Laboratory Technician: Microbial Testing & Lab Ops

Natural Essentials; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Essentials is seeking a Lab Technician to perform and assist in microbial testing, IR testing, viscosity and pH tests, and water analysis. The role involves frequent travel between the Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities a mile apart and requires strict recordkeeping and safety practices.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment daily, maintaining notebooks, and training staff in biosafety measures. The position is full-time with compensation starting at $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Docs.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of biological safety levels.
• Aseptic laboratory technique.
• Basic laboratory skills and/or equivalent combination of experience and formal training.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial limits testing of products, per CTFA and USP guidelines.
• IR spectroscopy testing of raw materials using an IR spectrometer.
• Calibrating laboratory equipment as needed, including daily pH meter and balance.
• Safely disposing of biohazardous waste via steam sterilization or chemical sanitization.
• Viscosity testing using a Viscometer.
• Specific Gravity testing using an analytical balance and pycnometer.
• pH testing using a pH meter.
• Recordkeeping of all laboratory tests and raw data.
• Maintaining an inventory of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• Maintaining a laboratory notebook with pages numbered and a contents table.
• Weekly testing of the plant’s water system.
• Microbial testing for Cleaning and Sanitization of equipment.
• Wearing PPE as necessary for the job.
• Train personnel in biosafety measures for microbiology lab.

Skills

Word/Excel

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Basic math

Biosafety knowledge

Aseptic technique

Basic laboratory skills

Job description

Natural Essentials is seeking a Lab Technician to perform and assist in microbial testing, IR testing, viscosity and pH tests, and water analysis. The role involves frequent travel between the Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities a mile apart and requires strict recordkeeping and safety practices.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment daily, maintaining notebooks, and training staff in biosafety measures. The position is full-time with compensation starting at $20.00 per hour.