Microbiology Lab Technician

We are on the prowl for a Microbiology Lab Technician to join our Portland, Oregon team at Columbia Laboratories, a Tentamus North America company!

If you are deeply passionate about microbiology and enthusiastic about broadening your expertise, we invite you to apply today and become a vital part of our mission.

How you will contribute as a vital part of our team:

Under the direction of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor, you will contribute to a world class laboratory by performing the following duties:

• Media preparation
• Sample weighing, plating, and counting
• Maintain notebooks and other relevant documentation to GDP (Good Documentation Practices) standards
• Basic setup, troubleshooting, and routine equipment maintenance and perform routine checks of instruments such as balances, refrigerators, and incubators
• Prepare reports and summarize data using Excel, instrument software and LIMS.
• Properly handle and dispose of laboratory hazardous waste.
• Shared responsibility for inventory and restocking of supplies, general lab organization, Cleaning and sanitizing throughout the Microbiology Laboratory, and Lab closing duties, such as trash removal.
• Execute projects as assigned to meet changing laboratory needs and requirements.

Position Type & Expected Schedule

This is a part-time position with potential for full-time in the future. This role is onsite at Columbia Laboratories and weekend availability is required. The regular schedule is to be determined, with typical operating hours between 9:00PM - 5:00PM.

To excel as the Microbiology Lab Technician:

Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship; have a BS in Biology preferred or related science field, experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably an analytical setting; and an ability to work both independently and within a team. Other items include:

• Good working knowledge of laboratory terminology, biology, bench work, equipment, materials, and the techniques/procedures commonly used in an analytical laboratory and basic lab skills.
• Strong familiarity with Aseptic technique preferred
• Knowledge of LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills

What's in it for you?

Hourly pay between $18 to $20, comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA) Ample PTO and a matching 401k

About Tentamus:

Labs for Life®. We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in North America and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.

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