Lab Technician II

US06 Arch Chemicals Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

medical

dental

vision

life

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 in a GLP/R&D setting. You will ensure the supply of media, reagents and documentation to keep testing programs on schedule.

The role requires a relevant degree and 2–4 years of industrial lab experience, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety. A weekend rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Attention to detail

Quality and safety focus

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences or a related biomedical science

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 20.35 - $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
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 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 qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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