Laboratory Support Specialist - (Micro)

ARL Bio Pharma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Casual office setting with comfortable

Free Medical and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement with Company Match

Great colleagues in a laboratory team

Full-time role with benefits

Job summary

ARL Bio Pharma in Oklahoma City is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to support the Microbiology Lab under supervision, performing essential tasks and learning quickly in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience required; paid training provided. Day Shift - ~9AM to 5PM, and a comprehensive benefits package.

This role offers medical and dental insurance, 401k with company match, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years of work experience.
• Associate degree in Microbiology or related science.
• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related science.
• A minimum of an associate degree in Microbiology or related science is preferred.
• Communication proficiency.
• Problem solving / analysis.
• Collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Media preparation.
• Glassware cleaning.
• Inventory / ordering.
• Lab cleaning and sanitization.
• Autoclaving various reagents and supplies.
• Assist laboratory personnel in daily activities to maintain high scientific quality and compliance with SOPs, protocols, and safety standards.
• Ability to wear, maintain, and properly use appropriate safety equipment, including eye protection, gloves, full face respirator, and lab coat.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Collaboration Skills

Education

High School diploma with 2+ years experience

Associate degree in Microbiology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Laboratory Support Specialist

Position Summary

Join a company where you can make a difference from day one and help make the world a better and safer place. ARL Bio Pharma provides analytical and microbiological testing for the pharmaceutical industry and we are the most respected name in our industry. Our laboratory works with pharmaceutical companies, compounding and hospital pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and raw material suppliers bringing excellence to pharmaceutical sciences and making pharmaceuticals safer. This position is a fantastic stepping-stone and a way to gain experience in the interesting world of the pharmaceutical industry. Under the supervision of the laboratory supervisor the Microbiology Lab Technician provides support tasks in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

And... we'll teach you everything you need to know. No prior experience or training required.

Some highlights

• Paid Training
• Work in a comfortable office setting with casual dress code
• Free Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement with Company Match
• Working with exceptional people
• This is a full-time role with a great benefits package

Work Schedule

Day Shift - ~9AM to 5PM

Work Restrictions

Because of vital nature of this work, we do not allow medical marijuana cards and we do random drug testing on all of our employees.

Essential Functions

• Media preparation
• Glassware cleaning
• Inventory / ordering
• Lab cleaning and sanitization
• Autoclaving various reagents and supplies
• Assist laboratory personnel in daily activities to maintain high scientific quality and compliance with SOPs, protocols, and safety standards
• Ability to wear, maintain, and properly use appropriate safety equipment, including, but not limited to eye protection, gloves, full face respirator, and lab coat.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma with 2+ years working experience OR...
• Associate degree in Microbiology or related science field OR...
• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related science field
• A minimum of an associate degree in Microbiology or related science field is preferred
• Communication Proficiency.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Collaboration Skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a laboratory environment.

Physical Demands

The role requires standing for prolonged periods of time; dexterity in fingers and hands to perform complex and precise manipulations; ability to walk and stoop; ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds; see in the normal visual range including the ability to distinguish colors and shades and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these characteristics.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time