Seasonal Laboratory Technician 1- Chemistry

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager the Laboratory Technician 1 will be providing support to the Microbiology and Chemistry department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve primarily in a production atmosphere as support.
• Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
• Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.
• Maintain a professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers, offering assistance when applicable.
• Assists with washing and maintaining lab ware.
• Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
• Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
• Maintains laboratory condition (i.e. : equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
• Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
• Prepares and maintain bacteriological media (i.e. : BPW, LST, TSB, etc.).
• Responsible for sanitation in all areas to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
• Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
• Assist in other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

DFA of California complies with the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act and the ADA and will consider reasonable accommodation measures for eligible applicants / employees to perform the essential functions of the job.