Microbiome Laboratory Technician

ADM; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ADM is seeking a Microbiome Laboratory Technician to carry out routine lab tasks under the supervision of the lead scientist. You will perform microbial cultures, prepare samples, and maintain accurate records, while supporting protocol development and safety standards.

The role requires 1–5 years in a lab setting and experience with clinical lab techniques such as microbiology or genomics is a plus. Strong organization and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Formación

• Technician diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years of experience in a similar position in laboratory/clinical laboratory.
• Proven experience in clinical laboratory techniques (microbiology, cell biology, genomics, analytical…or similar) will be an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Carrying out routine laboratory tasks under supervision of the leader scientist.
• Perform general laboratory upkeep: cleaning, preparation of culture media and reagents, preparation/processing samples.
• Conduct microbial cultures (petri dishes, broth cultures, multiwell plates, bioreactors) and basic molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR).
• Prepare samples for analysis and register samples accurately.
• Perform tests accurately and efficiently; enter results into the system and validate initial results.
• Maintain and calibrate/verify laboratory equipment; assist in equipment repair and inventory tasks.
• Record data in laboratory notebooks and assist in developing protocols; support project research activities under supervision.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in labs and pilot facilities.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Initiative

Team-working

Educación

Technician diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Microbiome Laboratory Technician

Job Purpose

Microbiome Laboratory Technician

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine laboratory tasks, under supervision of the leader scientist.
• Perform many items of general laboratory upkeep: general cleaning and tidying up of the lab, preparation of culture media and reagents, preparation/processing samples.
• Conduct microbial cultures e.g., in petri dishes, broth cultures, multiwell plates and bioreactors. Perform basic molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction and PCR.
• Prepare samples for biological, chemical, and biochemical analysis.
• Register samples accurately.
• Perform tests accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct necessary calculations and enter results into the system.
• Validate initial results, identify, and report any issues during analysis.
• Maintain and verify analysis equipment.
• Check, calibrate and verify laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate in the repair of lab equipment and in inventory tasks.
• Collect data to maintain a laboratory notebook for experiments and protocols.
• Assist in developing and writing new protocols.
• Support project research activities under leader scientist supervision.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in labs and pilot facilities.

Qualification and Experience

• Technician graduate or similar.
• 1-5 years of experience in a similar position in laboratory/clinical laboratory.
• Proven experience in clinical laboratory techniques (microbiology, cell biology, genomics, analytical…or similar) will be an asset.

Skills

• Organizational skills, objectives-focused.
• Initiative.
• Team-working.