What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician 1 - Microbiology position at DFA of California?
Description:
Under the general supervision of the Microbiology Manager the Laboratory Technician 1 will be providing support to the Microbiology department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve primarily in a production atmosphere.
- Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
- Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
- Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.
- Maintain a professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers, offering assistance when applicable.
- Assists with washing and maintaining lab ware.
- Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
- Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
- Maintains laboratory condition (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
- Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
- Prepares and maintains bacteriological media (i.e.: BPW, LST, TSB, etc.).
- Responsible for sanitation in all areas to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
- Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
- Assist in other assigned duties as needed.
- A.S or B.S. in Biology preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Possess knowledge and demonstrate skills of aseptic technique.
- High attention to detail is a must.
- Availability 10 AM - 6:30 PM including weekends.
DFA of California complies with the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act and the ADA and will consider reasonable accommodation measures for eligible applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.
