Entry-Level Microbiology Lab Assistant for Public Health

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Visalia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is hiring a Lab Assistant - Microbiology in Visalia, CA. The role supports a fast-paced microbiology lab with training provided and a safe, controlled environment.

Key duties include waste disposal, chemical storage, equipment cleaning and calibration, and assisting senior staff with testing procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism.
• General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data.
• Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean laboratory by discarding waste and cleaning and sanitizing countertops, walls, floors, shelves, equipment, sinks, water baths etc using cleaning solvents.
• Maintain clean laboratory by properly storing chemicals, reagents and supplies. Maintain adequate stock of these materials.
• Clean and decontaminate equipment, glassware, metal instruments, sinks, water baths, tables, and test panels, using solvents, water, acetone bath, and cloth or hot-air drier, brushes, and rags, etc.

Skills

Analytical skills

LIMS knowledge

Physical dexterity

Laboratory safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is hiring a Lab Assistant - Microbiology in Visalia, CA. The role supports a fast-paced microbiology lab with training provided and a safe, controlled environment.

Key duties include waste disposal, chemical storage, equipment cleaning and calibration, and assisting senior staff with testing procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits.