Lab Tech

Overview:

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for supporting the Microbiology Laboratory operation. Duties include making nutrient agar and broth (media), running autoclaves (steam sterilizers), cleaning glassware, maintaining inventory of supplies, and other lab duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practices safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Perform daily cleaning/housekeeping of work area in laboratory.
• Wash glassware by hand and using dishwashers to maintain clean supply for the labs.
• Make batches of media (broth and agar) using a balance, hot plate, and dispensing equipment.
• Use other basic tools to perform protocols.
• Meet all assigned deadlines and complete appropriate documentation, maintaining accurate and legible notebooks and records.

• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs, and workload.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous industry experience not required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above