What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Laboratory Technician position at Balance Staffing - Salinas?
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a microbiological laboratory technician to join our team-oriented environment of food professionals. This individual will be responsible for various laboratory duties, including sample processing, media preparation, collection, data entry, and more.
Responsibilities :
- Process incoming samples
- Accurately record detailed data
- Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks of the lab
- Perform facility and field sampling of product & water
- Use of lab equipment (e.g. scales, autoclaves)
- Clean glassware, laboratory areas, and utensils
- Media preparation
- Perform pipetting and serial dilutions
- Retrieve samples from various locations, as needed
- All other duties assigned by management
- Laboratory skills, including aseptic technique a plus, but not required
- Ability to multi-task & adapt to a changing fast-paced environment required
- Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Clean DMV record
- Flexible schedule with availability to work weekends, evenings, and overtime
- Strong math skills
- Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- Self-motivated, with excellent work ethic
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Science background a plus
- Professional skills a plus
Company Description
Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.
Company Description
Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.
