Laboratory Technician 1 - Bacterin

Prairie-Holdings-Group; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Technologies in Sioux Center, IA seeks a Laboratory Technician 1 - Bacterin for a full-time, on-site role. Responsibilities include cultivating, supplementing and inactivation of bacteria under sterile conditions and adherence to SOPs.

Requires ability to read SOPs, strong documentation, and willingness to learn aseptic techniques; HS diploma or higher preferred. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Aseptic technique and clean room experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• High-school diploma or higher preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, supplement, and inactivate bacteria in sterile environments.
• Schedule weekly tasks and communicate to appropriate parties.
• Monitor bacterial growth and determine harvest parameters per SOPs.
• Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate daily task records and documentation.
• Inventory management of lab supplies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Aseptic technique

Clean room experience

Documentation skills

SOP reading ability

Basic math skills

Education

High-school diploma or higher

Job description

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Laboratory Technician 1 - Bacterin

FT-Hourly Full-Time Sioux Center, IA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1282

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Annually

Cambridge Technologies

Position Guidelines

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing DATE REVISED: 02/20/2024

SUMMARY

Bacterin Lab Technician will assist in the cultivating, supplementing, and inactivation of bacteria used for the production of autogenous vaccines. Applicant must be able to work with little to no supervision and be able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) within the respecting department.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivating, supplementing, and inactivation of bacteria in sterile environments, using aseptic techniques learned through on-the-job training.
• Scheduling of weekly task and communicate to appropriate parties.
• Growth monitoring of bacteria and determined harvest parameters as assigned by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Record keeping and documentation of daily task.
• Preparing, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and equipment used in various procedures.
• Inventory management.
• Accurate communication amongst co-workers and supervisor.
• Able to demonstrate and promote safe lab practices and procedures as assigned by Cambridge Technologies.
• Acts within guidelines of Cambridge Technologies company policies.
• Must be able to learn and follow regulatory guidelines by the USDA.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• All other assigned duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced work environment with a family style culture. Team centric laboratory, willing to provide on-the-job training. Noise level in production is typically moderate.

EDUCATION

• Degree or experience in related field is preferred but not required.
• Aseptic Technique and clean room experience is preferred but not required.
• Good documentation practice experience is preferred but not required.
• High-school diploma or higher

IMPORTANT QUALITIES

• Good verbal and written skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Problem recognition
• Able to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend information and to effectively convey information to colleagues at various levels.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.