Laboratory Technician

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group in Selma, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its team. The role involves media and sample preparation, logging, and supervised testing steps in a busy food-safety facility.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree in microbiology is preferred. Must lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and maintain a valid US driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Microbiology preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 30 lbs regularly.
• Valid US driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Media/sample preparation and log-in.
• Sample testing steps under supervision.
• Aseptic technique and transcribing results.
• Washing glassware and general lab cleaning.
• Transport samples to the lab on a fixed schedule and maintain inventory.

Skills

Basic math skills

Team player

Good communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Microbiology

Job description

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician at its facility in Selma, TX (Quanta Lab).

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A high school diploma or GED (required); an associate degree in Microbiology or related field (preferred)
• Basic math skills
• Good attitude and willingness to work with others
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to regularly lift up to 30lbs above waist level
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs above waist level
• A valid US driver’s license issued at least 5 years prior to the date of hire, with a clean driving record (including, at minimum, no at-fault accidents in the last 5 years) that meets/continues to meet IEH’s motor vehicle risk standards, as verified through ongoing MVR monitoring.

Laboratory Technician duties include: media/sample preparation, sample sorting and log-in, sample testing steps (under supervision), compositing using aseptic technique, transcribing results, washing glassware, general laboratory cleaning, safely transporting samples from customers to the lab on a fixed schedule, cleaning and maintaining coolers for sample transport, inventory control, and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for standard benefits after a brief waiting period. The schedule for this position is Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This lab operates weekends, so candidates must be willing to work some weekends.

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