Evening Microbiology Media Prep Technician

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Eurofins US Food Testing is seeking a Media Prep Technician to prepare and sterilize media for microbiological testing at our Horsham, PA site. You will wash glassware, manage waste, and ensure proper documentation and compliance with SOPs.

The role requires the ability to read SOPs, work well in a team, and maintain precise records. Shift hours are 2:00pm–10:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with coursework in Chemistry, Biology and Algebra.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to adapt to changing media needs.

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; maintain equipment logs.
• Wash glassware using automatic washers and manual cleaning as needed.
• Document media preparation, autoclave usage, equipment usage and calibration in lab logbooks.
• Report equipment, technical or workload problems to management.
• Work assigned hours, including overtime or weekends when requested.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas and follow health and safety policies.
• Adhere to GxP and all SOPs.

Skills

SOP literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

US work authorization

Education

High school diploma

Chemistry/Biology/Algebra coursework

Tools

Autoclave

pH meter

Lab balance

Automatic washers

Job description

Eurofins US Food Testing is seeking a Media Prep Technician to prepare and sterilize media for microbiological testing at our Horsham, PA site. You will wash glassware, manage waste, and ensure proper documentation and compliance with SOPs.

The role requires the ability to read SOPs, work well in a team, and maintain precise records. Shift hours are 2:00pm–10:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed. Comprehensive benefits are provided.