Lab Technician II

lsi; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to support microbiology, mycology and virology testing within our GLP/R&D environment. You will ensure high‑quality media, reagents and documentation for critical testing, collaborating with microbiology teams to maintain testing schedules and GLP compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of industrial lab experience, a degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences or related biomedical science.
• 2–4 years of industrial laboratory experience, supporting microbiology, mycology or virology testing.
• Experience in GLP and/or cGMP environments with strong documentation and data integrity.
• Hands-on BSL-2 lab activities, media quality control, aseptic technique and contamination control.
• Operate lab/sterilization equipment and follow SOPs, batch records and procedures.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills with attention to detail and traceability.
• Business-fluent English with clear written and verbal communication; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, dispense, label, store and manage microbiological, mycological and virological media and reagents.
• Perform media quality control including pH verification and sterility testing with GLP documentation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including autoclaves; maintain logs.
• Manage inventories of media components, reagents and supplies to support testing.
• Support GLP and R&D microbiology teams with readiness, housekeeping and material management.
• Collaborate with senior lab leadership and cross-functional partners to meet testing timelines.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in laboratory safety training.
• Participate in rotational weekend work for time-sensitive microbial assays.

Skills

Lab experience

GLP compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences

Tools

Autoclaves

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers' success.

As a Laboratory Technician II in Alpharetta, GA, you will be an important part of our Technology & Innovation team, supporting microbiology, virology and mycology testing for Professional Hygiene product development. Working within a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and R&D environment, you will help ensure our scientists have the high-quality media, reagents, laboratory supplies and documentation needed to perform critical testing.

This is a hands-on laboratory opportunity for someone who brings strong technical skills, attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety. You will collaborate with GLP and R&D microbiologists and help keep testing programs running effectively and on schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare, sterilize, dispense, label, store and manage microbiological, mycological and virological culture media, reagents, buffers and solutions in accordance with established SOPs.
• Perform media quality control activities, including pH verification and sterility testing, while maintaining accurate and contemporaneous GLP documentation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, and maintain associated equipment logs and records.
• Manage inventories of media components, reagents, consumables and laboratory supplies, helping ensure materials are available to support scheduled testing.
• Support GLP and R&D microbiology teams with laboratory readiness, housekeeping, material management and safe BSL-2 laboratory activities.
• Partner with the Senior Lab Leader and cross-functional colleagues to support testing timelines and foster a culture of scientific excellence, quality and GLP compliance.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and EHS requirements and actively participate in laboratory safety training.
• Participate in rotational weekend work to support time-sensitive microbial assays.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences or a related biomedical science.
• 2 to 4 years of industrial laboratory experience supporting microbiology, mycology and/or virology testing programs, including media and reagent preparation.
• Experience working in GLP and/or cGMP-regulated environments, with a strong understanding of documentation and data integrity requirements.
• Hands-on experience supporting BSL-2 laboratory activities, media quality control, aseptic technique and contamination control.
• Experience operating laboratory and sterilization equipment and following SOPs, batch records and established laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills, with a high level of attention to detail, quality and material traceability.
• Business-fluent English with effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

The expected salary range for this role is 2 0.35 - $24.85 per hour , but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

• This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualifi