Evening Microbiology Media Prep Technician

Eurofins; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Media Prep Technician to support onsite laboratories. You will prepare media, sterilize via autoclaves, wash glassware, and maintain sanitation per SOPs. The role includes documenting procedures in logbooks and supporting safety practices.

Ideal candidates read SOPs well, work independently or in teams, and stay organized. Valid US work authorization is required; full-time hours with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with courses in Chemistry, Biology and Algebra.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess exemplary organizational skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare liquid media and agar for microbiological testing.
• Operate autoclaves for sterilization of media and waste.
• Perform routine autoclave maintenance.
• Operate pH meter and lab balance.
• Use automatic washers and perform manual washing to clean glassware.
• Document media preparation, autoclave usage, equipment usage and calibration clearly and accurately in laboratory logbooks.
• Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to management.
• Work during assigned hours and overtime or weekends when requested.
• Monitor and maintain proper housekeeping in applicable work areas.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, lab coats, and hand protection.
• Demonstrate good laboratory practices (GxP).
• Follow all SOPs.

Skills

Reading SOPs

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma with Chemistry/Biology/Algebra

Tools

Autoclave

PH meter

Laboratory balance

Automatic washers

Job description

Eurofins is seeking a Media Prep Technician to support onsite laboratories. You will prepare media, sterilize via autoclaves, wash glassware, and maintain sanitation per SOPs. The role includes documenting procedures in logbooks and supporting safety practices.

Ideal candidates read SOPs well, work independently or in teams, and stay organized. Valid US work authorization is required; full-time hours with overtime possible.