What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Technician position at Mérieux NutriSciences?
Microbiology Technician
Springfield
Regular
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
We are looking for a Microbiology Technician in 2835 N Oak Grove, Springfield, MO 65803 USA. Your mission will be to :
Purpose (Objective) : The incumbent preparessamples for processing and maintains documentation of process to facilitatetesting procedures.
Main activities :
- Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
- Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked
- Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed
- Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process
- Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature
- Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required
- Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence
- Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities
- Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis
- Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
- Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
- Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
- Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required
- Adhere to all safety policies
- Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system
- Perform other related tasks as needed
YOUR PROFILE
The schedule for this role is Wed, Thu, Fri 11 : 30-8pm or Tue, Wed, Thu 11 : 30-8pm
Profile (required education / qualifications and professional background) : High School Diploma or 1 year of relevant work experience required. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge of microbiology to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results. A basic knowledge of personal computers is useful to accurately enter testing data and results. A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies is necessary to ensure a safe working environment. Planning skills are useful to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time.
Required skills : Timemanagement skills, ability to prioritize samples and tasks in a fast pacedenvironment. Attention to detail. Analytical skills are essential to completeanalysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism. Ageneral knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is requiredto process client data. Physical dexterity is required for manipulatingsamples.
Work Environment : The incumbent works in a laboratorysetting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure tolaboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory.Safety equipment of gloves, laboratory coat and eyeglasses may need to be worndepending on the testing process. The incumbent may use the autoclave daily tocomplete the analysis process. Continuous lifting of analysis materialsweighing up to 50 pounds are necessary to transport media materials. Theincumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position. The incumbentshould be able to detect slight variation in shades of colors.
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