Lab Technician - Microbiology

Church & Dwight Co.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated laboratory technician to support microbial solutions in animal productivity. This role emphasizes hands-on laboratory skills, including microbiology and molecular biology techniques, while fostering a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for conducting analyses, maintaining laboratory supplies, and assisting in research reporting. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions can make a significant impact in the field of animal and food production.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of laboratory experience required.
• Hands-on laboratory skills needed including microbiology and molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Support microbial solutions for animal productivity product lines.
• Conduct microbial and molecular analysis of environmental samples.
• Assist in implementing new analysis methods for customer support.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Microbiology Techniques

Molecular Biology Techniques

Education

B.Sc. Degree

Tools

Laboratory Notebook

Data Capture Software

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support natural microbial solutions for the animal productivity product lines for the Arm and Hammer Animal and Food Production business
• Conduct microbial and molecular analysis of environmental and animal samples from customers following established SOPs under supervision.
• Input and update information in databases and spreadsheets and analyze data and assist in report generation following established SOPs under supervision.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies
• Assist in communicating results to the sales and technical teams.
• Assist in implementing new analysis methods to improve the customer support platform to determine customized product formulations.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information for research reports, technical bulletins and presentations at customer meetings and scientific conferences
• Limited knowledge of livestock production required

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. Degree and up to 2 years of laboratory experience

Skills and Competencies

• Computer literate and knowledgeable and proficient in MS office
• Demonstrated organizational and work planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hands on laboratory skills needed including general microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to manage large workloads at times and to adapt to reprioritization as necessary in a rapidly changing environment.

General Laboratory Requirements

• Adhere to and follow established procedures and policies for working in the laboratory designated for the development of regulated products
• Maintain a log of all samples, isolates and experimental results in a laboratory notebook or other data capture software system.
• Computer literate and knowledgeable and proficient in MS office

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/