Diagnostic Lab Technician - Bacteriology & Data Management

Prairie-Holdings-Group; Worthington (MN); In loco; USD 42.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cambridge Technologies in Worthington, MN is seeking a Diagnostic Support Technician to support diagnostic laboratory operations, including sample accessioning, bacterial culture, and identification in accordance with standards.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry in LIMS, strict documentation of metadata, and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment; a Bachelor’s in a scientific field is required and 2 years of related experience preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• 2 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with microbial culture techniques and aseptic techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with bacterial identification methods and LIMS or sample accessioning processes preferred.

Mansioni

• Performs sample accessioning, including receipt, logging, labeling, and entry into laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Ensures accurate documentation of sample metadata, including source, test requests, and processing requirements.
• Assists with the bacteriology workflows, including sample processing, plating, incubation, and colony selection.
• Handle tissues and bacteria of animal origin.
• Conducts bacterial species identification using MALDI-TOF and other approved methodologies.
• Assists with Mycoplasma isolation procedures, including filtration, inoculation, and culture in selective media.
• Prepares samples and isolates for additional testing.
• Preserves and inventories confirmed bacterial isolates in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Ensures accurate documentation of culture results, sample status, and storage locations.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas in accordance with laboratory standards, including autoclaving and washing labware.
• Ensures compliance with the Company Handbook and all Cambridge Technologies policies and procedures.
• Performs routine serological testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Strumenti

LIMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Cambridge Technologies in Worthington, MN is seeking a Diagnostic Support Technician to support diagnostic laboratory operations, including sample accessioning, bacterial culture, and identification in accordance with standards.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry in LIMS, strict documentation of metadata, and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment; a Bachelor’s in a scientific field is required and 2 years of related experience preferred.