Entry-Level Microbiology Lab Technician

Actalent
Columbus, Ohio, USA
$21 an hour
Full-time

We are immediately hiring for multiple Entry-Level Microbiology Lab Technicians here in Columbus! These are long-term career opportunities for someone looking to get there foot in the door in the industry and gain laboratory experience.

This opportunity is on a 1st shift and will include OT!

Description :

On a day-to-day this position will focus on performing microbiology testing for various different food products. Most duties may include :

  • Unpacking and weighing food samples
  • Enriching samples by pouring microbiological media
  • Labeling samples
  • Transporting / retrieving to / from incubators
  • Plating / pipetting samples.

Additional Duties May Include :

  • Provide support to laboratory department by performing and / or coordinating a variety of Laboratory processes.
  • Receives, registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing, and physical homogenization.
  • Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per department methods.
  • Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
  • Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.
  • Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
  • Acid washes glassware and specially cleans other equipment and areas as required.
  • Functions as primary data generator, records and calculates data, signs assay sheets.
  • Performs routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
  • Interpret customer requests and perform receiving and log-in functions.
  • Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and drafts short reports to supervisor.
  • Carries out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs work in accordance with company SOPs.
  • Assures adherence to safety regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Must have a Bachelors or Associates degree in a scientific field OR may be open to candidates with a high school diploma and industry laboratory experience.

Examples of scientific degrees may include, but are not limited to : Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, etc.

  • May be open to some non-degreed candidates with experience in the food
  • 30+ days ago
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