Evening Media Prep Technician – Microbiology Lab

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Media Prep Technician to support onsite laboratories in Lancaster. You will prepare and sterilize media, wash glassware, and manage waste following GxP and SOPs.

The role includes documenting procedures and maintaining equipment, with a Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm schedule and overtime as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma with chemistry/biology coursework, strong organization, and the ability to work independently and in a team,

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 communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or 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.
• Wash glassware using automatic washers and manual washing.
• Document media preparation, autoclave usage, equipment usage and calibration in lab logs.
• Report equipment or workload problems to management.
• Work assigned hours, including overtime or weekends when required.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas and follow SOPs.

Skills

SOP reading

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma with chemistry/biology/algebra

Tools

Autoclave

pH meter

Lab balance

Automatic washers

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Media Prep Technician to support onsite laboratories in Lancaster. You will prepare and sterilize media, wash glassware, and manage waste following GxP and SOPs.

The role includes documenting procedures and maintaining equipment, with a Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm schedule and overtime as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma with chemistry/biology coursework, strong organization, and the ability to work independently and in a team,