Microbiology Technician

Microbiology Technician

  Not Disclosed

  Columbus, OH

  6.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Food Service

Job Description

Job Description:

Microbiology Technician

Your mission will be to:

• Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
• Record findings on worksheet for verification
• 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
• Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
• 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
• Sterilize materials needed for analysis. Autoclave plates before discarding
• Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client
• 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
• 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

• No previous laboratory experience is required, candidate's will be trained
• Great fit for applicants with previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, food industry, food service, retail, or other fast paced environments
• Must be able to be on feet your entire shift

Required:

• Minimum High School Diploma/Equivalent + 1-year relevant work in fast paced environment. Associate or Bachelor's degrees accepted.
• A basic knowledge of personal computers is useful to accurately enter testing data and results.

Notes:

Work week will either be Tues-Sat or Mon-Fri

Shift: 10/11am - 7:30/8pm Must be available to work overtime

Temp-to-Hire

Candidate's must be able to learn quickly and adhere to attendance/shift expectations.