Job Title: Media Technician

Job location: Gainesville, Georgia 30501

Duration: 06 Months

Pay rate : $20.00/hr. on W2

Retention Bonus at 30 and 90 days (USD)250

Shifts:

Monday-5am-3:30pm

Tuesday-5am-2:30pm

Wednesday-5am-1:30pm

Thursday-5am-2:30pm

Friday-5am-10am

Description: 

Operating laboratory equipment such as balances, water systems, filtration equipment, peristaltic pumps, laminar flow hoods, pH meters, conductivity meters and others. Maintain accurate documentation including preparation records, testing records, equipment use records. Perform work according to applicable Operating Procedures, Test Procedures, Forms, Safety Guidelines and current best practices. Maintain chemical and lab supplies inventory, perform routine laboratory housekeeping in the media prep lab. Investigate and solve problems as needed in media preparation and internal customer issues. Participate in projects to improve service, quality, and efficiency of the media prep team. Communicate own work effectively. Occasional weekend work determined by project and experiment demand.

Required:

• High school degree, entry-level position Associates/bachelor's degree or biotechnology vocational training is a plus. 
• Strong communication and organization skills; be able to multi-task; be highly self-motivated, flexible, be able to collaborate and work effectively in teams.
• Demonstration of a high regard for accuracy and attention to detail. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills. Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Hands on experience with aseptic techniques and Mammalian cell culture is a plus.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. and a good mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must.