Laboratory Technician, Biosciences

Mosaic Fertilizantes; Florida; Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus incentives

11 paid holidays

401k with match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paternity/Maternity leave

HSA with company match

Résumé du poste

Mosaic Company in Plant City, FL is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Biosciences to support QA/QC tests and manufacturing operations. You will assist with sample processing, media preparation, data entry, and log keeping under the Quality Control Manager.

The role requires a lab background (high school with lab experience or BA/BS in biology or microbiology), strong communication, and teamwork. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with prior lab experience or a BA/BS in biology, microbiology, or related area preferred.
• Ability to follow established lab protocols with good lab practices and accuracy in data review.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Process samples from production of microbial inoculants to determine viability and shelf life.
• Conduct testing of raw materials and media preparation.
• Operate lab equipment (scales, autoclaves) and perform pipetting and serial dilutions.
• Maintain a clean lab environment, including preparation, cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing glassware.
• Keep laboratory records, manage chemical inventory, and prepare raw data for supervisor review.
• Support other duties/projects as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

General lab safety

MS Office 365

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Microbiology

Outils

MS Office 365

Laboratory notebook

Description du poste

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash - two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs

Laboratory Technician, Biosciences

This position is for a reliable and self-motivated Laboratory Technician to perform QA/QC tests and to support the manufacturing operation. This position represents an opportunity to become a part of a talented group dedicated to improving crop production and plant health by using microbial inoculants. The individual’s primary responsibilities will be to assist the lab with sample processing, media preparation, quality control (QC) checks, data entry and log/record keeping. As part of the laboratory team, the selected candidate will report to the Quality Control Manager and will collaborate with operations.

Where you will work: Onsite at our Plant City location (111 East Tever Street, Plant City, FL 33563)

Schedule: Work hours are generally M-F 8am-5pm (occasional overtime as needed).

What you’ll do:

• Process samples from production of microbial inoculants determining viability and shelf life.
• Conduct testing of raw materials.
• Media preparation.
• Use of lab equipment (e.g. scales, autoclaves).
• Perform pipetting and serial dilutions.
• Help facilitate a clean lab environment, including preparation, cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing glassware.
• General organization, stocking supplies and preparation of common laboratory stocks.
• Maintain laboratory records, chemical inventory and prepare raw data for submission to supervisor.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

What you’ll need for this role:

• High school diploma/GED with previous laboratory experience in bacterial culture, cell-based assay techniques, qPCR; or a BA/BS degree (preferred in biology, microbiology, or related areas).
• Ability to perform established protocols independently using good laboratory practices and to review data for accuracy and completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• General lab safety.
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office 365, MS Databases, and spreadsheets.
• Maintain laboratory notebook and prepare raw data for submission to supervisor
• Ability to effectively communicate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, well organized, analytical, and flexible to adjust to priorities.
• Team player who builds positive relationships, values diverse perspectives, and demonstrates reliability, flexibility, and accountability in supporting team goals.

What's in it for you:

• A competitive base salary + bonus incentives
• 11 paid holidays each year
• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• Optional HSA plan with company match