Specialist III, Media Prep, Biology (Part-Time)

Job Summary

Under Lab Staff Supervision, conduct biomanufacturing to prepare high quality microbiology culture media and other reagents in accordance with manufacturer directions and in-house SOPs for use in Biotechnology and Biology Laboratories at SLCC.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties In order of priority :

• Prepare high quality media, including microbial agar plates, liquid media, and other reagents.· Perform complex calculations based on molarity, percent by volume, dilutions, ppm, and ppb.
• Properly operate and maintain laboratory equipment including but not limited to pH meters, hotplates, mixers, and balances, to mix, dispense, pump and measure media and solutions.
• Perform specific tasks associated with media prep, including but not limited to pH titration, osmolality adjustment, sterile filtration techniques, and aliquots.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by following all laboratory safety guidelines and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
• Safely operate automated glassware dishwasher.· Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents, and supplies.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of media to meet laboratory client needs based on deadline requirements.· Maintain accurate laboratory and accounting records.
• Responsible for the general organization, cleanliness, and upkeep of the laboratory area.· Properly dispose of laboratory waste as appropriate.
• Provide input for the improvement or revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as appropriate.· Determine inventory, supply and material needs and assist with maintaining and ordering lab equipment, supplies and reagents.
• Manage laboratory SOPs and maintain laboratory records for accounting and inventory management.· May work with student interns.
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications · AS or BS in biotechnology, or equivalent related experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a biotech / biology / microbiology laboratory in an academic or industry environment.· Familiarity with scientific lab equipment and biomanufacturing techniques.
• Experience with aseptic techniques and quality control measures. Preferred Qualifications · Experience in GMP, quality control, accounting and record maintenance.
• Experience with Integra MediClave, MediaJet, and Markem-Imaje instruments or similar.· Experience with automated robotic biomanufacturing equipment.
• Experience working in a production environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Ability to move a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude, with the ability to grow, adapt, and take direction as necessary.· Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, organize tasks, and take initiatives within established parameters.· Able to coordinate workflow and direct resources to meet deadlines.
• High regard for accuracy and attention to detail.· Experience recommended with laboratory quality control.· Must be detail oriented, possess organizational skills to multi-task and problem solve, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Knowledge of general accounting methods and knowledge of computers and software. Manage budget and resources, inventory, perform costing analyses.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties