Microbiology Lab Tech

Melville, NYfull timeOn Site

H1B: no

Certifiedgroup Microbiology Lab Tech prepares samples and applies microbiological techniques for testing food products and environments. The role includes maintaining media, performing quality control, and ensuring laboratory safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload
Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing
Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls
Maintain laboratory condition, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records
Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
Assist with managing priorities and schedule to achieve individual and team goals

Qualification

High School diploma or GEDBroad knowledge of conceptsAbility to travel is preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSPotential exposure to odorsNoise level varies from quiet to loudTemperature varies from hot to cold

Required

High School diploma or GED
Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
Ability to travel is preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
Noise level varies from quiet to loud
Temperature varies from hot to cold
Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.