What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Laboratory Technician position at Hunting Energy Services?
- Handle, process, and analyze produced water samples following established laboratory protocols.
- Perform aseptic techniques to prevent contamination during sample handling and analysis.
- Conduct gram-staining procedures and interpret results accurately.
- Conduct and monitor growth tube experiments to assess microbial activity and document findings.
- Utilize microscopy to analyze and document microbial samples, including proper digital imaging techniques.
- Accurately create stock solutions using established standardized protocols and monitor stock solutions to ensure they are devoid of contamination.
- Prepare and assemble sample collection kits for clientele, ensuring all necessary materials and instructions are included.
- Assist with tracking and updating laboratory inventory supplies to ensure proper stock levels are maintained.
- Apply basic biochemistry and microbiology principles to conduct tests and report findings.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and document results in compliance with quality control standards.
- Ensure laboratory equipment, including microscopes, is properly maintained, calibrated, and used according to safety protocols.
Additional Responsibilities
- Promoting Hunting Health, Safety and Environmental policies, and communicating effective awareness of the risks and hazards to all personnel and maintaining controls necessary for their safety and that of others
- Performing all duties in accordance with the Company’s Quality Procedures and work Instructions to deliver and maintain the highest standards of quality for all products and services
- Developing self within role and participate in and develop from training and developmental activities assigned to oneself
- Understanding Hunting’s service and product offerings
- Establishing self as a subject matter expert with customer and expert in designated technical/professional discipline
- Creating and maintaining good working relationships
- Understanding and using the correct reporting lines
- Employees are expected to work whatever reasonable hours are necessary to meet the requirements of their job
- AD hoc duties as reasonably required from time to time.
**The laboratory is set to move from California to Texas in approximately two years. **
