Job Title:  Laboratory Technician

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician role has the responsibility of ensuring laboratory and manufacturing materials are ready and available for day to day use. This position will perform final quality checks of product made in the laboratory. The Laboratory Technician will also be responsible for the daily distribution and assessment of settle plates used to monitor area contamination as well as the daily compilation and assessment of temperature and humidity data.

Duties

• Follows laboratory procedure for testing samples:
  • Sorts and labels the test envelopes
  • Performs data entry
  • Aseptically transfers spore strips into test tubes
  • Operates fill machines and ensures proper media fill into tubes
  • Follows SOPs to ensure appropriate incubation protocol
  • Removes samples from incubators and visually examines for bacterial growth
  • Routine cleaning of laboratory glassware and equipment
• Performs all other assigned duties including but not limited to:
  • Counting and opening test envelopes
  • Cleaning of laboratory and office areas
  • Restock supplies in laboratory and office areas
  • Scan and archive completed test envelopes

Duties - cont'd

Education Degree

Required Experience

• Demonstrated skills in working safely within a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated mathematical capabilities with percentages and decimals.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and aseptic technique.
• Computer skills - Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word – SAP experience is a plus