Laboratory Technician I - Microbiology

Technical Safety Services LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Long-term and short-term disability

Life insurance

Competitive PTO and holidays

Job summary

Technical Safety Services (TSS) is hiring a Micro Lab Tech to support environmental monitoring and microbiology testing. You will assist accessioning, enumerate samples, and identify viable environmental specimens under supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities include performing tests, collecting data, reporting results, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures for hazardous materials in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; science degree preferred.
• Experience in basic microbiology lab settings is expected.
• Strong customer service and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tests using appropriate equipment.
• Execute test procedures and protocols accurately.
• Collect and report valid results with minimal variability.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for management.
• Calibrate equipment and perform quality control as needed.
• Work in compliance with safety guidelines for hazardous materials.

Skills

Customer service

Microbiology techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer skills

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in a scientific field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are we?

The TSS Family of Companies is one of the largest independent laboratory and hospital service providers with locations across the United States. Our customers include leading life sciences and healthcare companies and renowned research institutions. We are a leading provider of environmental monitoring solutions and testing, calibration, and certification services for controlled environments, medical gas systems, and laboratory instrumentation. Our Family of Companies includes Technical Safety Services (TSS), Evergreen Medical Services (EMS), and Cornerstone Commissioning.

We are rapidly growing and looking for additional passionate and talented employees to join our team and partner with our customers who are doing dramatic work focused on improving the human condition.

How will you make an impact?

Micro Lab Tech will be responsible for supporting and applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in environmental monitoring laboratory testing. The key function of this position is to use good aseptic lab practices and be responsible for supporting accessioning, enumeration, and identification of viable environmental samples under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor.

What will you do?

• Perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments.
• Proper and proficient execution of all applicable test procedures and test protocols
• Collect and report valid and consistent test results/data with minimal variability
• Analyze retrieved data and prepare reports for laboratory management
• Perform quality control and calibrate equipment if necessary
• Ensure laboratory activities are performed in compliance with procedures and safety guidelines when handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous or bio-hazardous materials

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $24.00- $32.00hourly
  (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with industry data.)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and company paid holidays

Education and Experience

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred
• 1-5 years of experience working in a basic microbiology laboratory
• A combination of education, training and related experience may meet requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with microbiological techniques (e.g. enumeration, biochemical/ gram stain analysis) and Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL-2) rates spaces.
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-directed, innovative, and creative thinker.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and other relevant computer programs
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement; ability to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to write correspondence and reports

TSS is a passionate equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.