Microbiology Technician

In-Vitro Assay/Microbiology Technician
Openings: 4 total
Contract: 6 months contract-to-hire
Schedule: 100% onsite | 9x80 (1st shift) | Some schedule flexibility
Location: West Jefferson, OH
Compensation: $20-21/hour with optional benefits while under contract
Onboarding Requirements: Background check, drug screening, immunization

Job Summary

The Biomedical Research Center in West Jefferson, OH is seeking an In-Vitro Assay/Microbiology Technician to provide technical support for standard and complex in-vitro assays, including PCR, ELISA, and cell-based assays. This role includes working Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Major Responsibilities

Technical

• Work with hazardous biological/toxic materials in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories.
• Conduct assays on samples from in vivo studies and human clinical samples, including bacterial enumeration, viral assays, ELISA, PCR, nucleic acid isolation, and flow cytometry.
• Perform routine blood and tissue processing and reagent preparation.
• Contribute to the development and validation of equipment and biological assays.
• Perform dilutions and mathematical calculations.
• Decontaminate equipment and materials.
• Maintain mammalian, viral, and bacterial cell cultures.

Equipment & Laboratory Maintenance

• Act as lab technical point of contact.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Manage supply inventory, ordering, and receipt.
• Handle waste management, autoclave operation, and decontamination preparation.
• Operate equipment to ensure high-quality data production.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Use electronic databases for sample tracking.
• Operate computer programs and perform data manipulation in spreadsheets.
• Set up, validate, and operate laboratory equipment and software.

Documentation, Compliance & Safety

• Read and adhere to SOPs, methods, and facility guidelines.
• Perform quality control and technical review of data.
• Create and maintain study files according to SOPs, protocols, and client specifications.
• Report deviations and prepare deviation reports.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety requirements.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Train and guide less experienced staff.
• Serve as technical co-lead on study portions.
• Work independently and efficiently within a team environment.

Analysis & Functional Tasks

• Recognize deviations and perform routine assignments.
• Verify accuracy and applicability of project work.
• Make recommendations and complete tasks with limited discretion.
• Conduct standard and non-standard tasks under supervision.
• Keep supervisor informed on work status.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in microbiology/molecular biology plus 1 year of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Security & Compliance Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain:

• Certification in the Biological Suitability Assessment Program (BSAP)
• DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval
• CDC approval to work with BSAT material

Willingness to:

· Work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments and wear appropriate respiratory protection.

· Be immunized with FDA-licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs (INDs).

· Participate in random drug screening.

· Ability to respond to alarms and emergency situations.

· Sufficient medical fitness to work in a lab while wearing respiratory equipment.

· Availability to work night, weekend, and holiday hours.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to under go random drug screening, and be immunized, since you will be working within a BSL-2 and BSL-3 lab environment?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Jefferson, OH 43162 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Jefferson, OH 43162: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21