What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Lab Assistant position at HR Recruiting Team?
The Microbiology Lab Assistant will perform limited microbiology functions. In accordance with standard operating procedures, follows all applicable regulatory standards.
The Microbiology Lab Assistant will:
Perform daily BacT/Alert quality control maintenance.
Perform Removal of finalized cultures from the BacT/Alert.
Verify Vitek temperature is acceptable.
Perform the following basic duties in the microbiology lab:
Swab inoculation of Thio and TSB
Log in specimens (electronically and manually)
Pull discard tubes
Daily temperatures/CO2 readings
Log in new media, reagents and supplies
Performs weekly eye wash/shower maintenance
Performs weekly hood QC
Incubator and refrigerator quarterly PM
Troubleshoots the temperature monitoring system
Weekly cleaning of irradiation /rinsate room
File paperwork
Change CO2 tanks
2nd check CTMS and manual log ins
Clean lab spaces
Organize and restock lab supplies
MicroCheck tube discard
Perform follow ups with branches as necessary.
Irradiation Load specimens:
Log in specimens
Label tubes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Work Environment
Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be organized and willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.
