What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Technician position at New Chapter?
Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont for the fourth year in a row, New Chapter is a certified B-Corp, and an Organic, Non-GMO and certified Gluten Free manufacturer of dietary supplements that places our employees and our consumers first. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble. We invite you to discover a new chapter in your career, and in your life, by considering this opportunity to join our team! We strongly encourage applications from diverse communities across race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other marginalized communities.
ROLE PURPOSE: The purpose of the Microbiology Technician is to perform all procedures related to microbial preparation and testing in NCI’s Microbiology Laboratory and to support day to day operation of the lab and its systems.
Details:
Fulltime - Temporary Assignment
First shift schedule, Tuesday - Saturday
MAJOR ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Prepare media for microbial testing.
- Perform growth promotion testing for media.
- Prepare samples for microbial testing.
- Measure pH.
- Sterilize via autoclave, media for culturing and all potentially bio-hazardous trash generated in the microbiology lab.
- Operate, clean, and perform preventative maintenance for all equipment systems in the lab.
- Perform equipment and testing validation when indicated.
- Monitor environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Detail-oriented.
- Possesses basic understanding and practice of aseptic technique.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Remains calm under pressure.
- Self-motivated.
- Solution-oriented.
- Practices open communication.
- Position requires lifting 25-lb. cases.
- Position requires climbing ladder to maintain water purification system.
- Prehensile dexterity sufficient for tasks such as transferring and streaking microbial colonies onto media.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS:
- One year laboratory experience preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office & Excel.
New Chapter is an equal opportunity employer.
