Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician

IT Engagements; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Engagements seeks a Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician in South San Francisco, CA, onsite. You will produce microbiological media, cell culture media, buffers, and prepared glassware for R&D while following SOPs and GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, operating lab equipment (autoclaves, washers), preparing reagents, and coordinating with lab staff to ensure timely delivery of materials; you must be punctual and safety-conscious.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in life sciences or related field; minimum degree requirement.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant lab support experience.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Produce microbiological and cell culture media, buffers, and prepared glassware as required.
• Maintain inventory and utilize FIFO for lab supplies.
• Operate process equipment (autoclaves, washers, ovens, benchtop instruments).
• Prepare stock reagents and ensure timely labware delivery to R&D groups.

Skills

Collaboration

Media prep

Glassware handling

Sterilization

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

BS/BA in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SOPs compliance

Job description

Job Title: Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician

Hi,Greetings from IT Engagements!IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.

Location: South San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Work Model: 5 days onsite

Schedule: Dayshift -

7am-3:30pm, Monday - Friday

Training: Training may last a couple of months. Flexibility is required.

Interview Process: In-person panel interview

Job Description:

Must have cleared MVR. The role will require driving a company vehicle to pick up and deliver glassware around the campus.

Support the Media Prep and Lab Services department by working effectively within the group to meet department goals, objectives, and tasks to achieve desired results. Responsible for producing microbiological media, cell culture media, various solutions, buffers, clean glassware and prepared equipment for use throughout R&D groups. Have knowledge of basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel). Adhere to SOPs, cGMPs and other established procedures. Prioritize tasks and assignments to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Assigned Work and Support Tasks:

• Ensure distribution satellites are maintained with required inventory levels utilizing FIFO (First In-First Out).
• Update labware deliveries on request system daily and complete assigned support tasks on time.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, preparing and distributing of glassware and equipment.
• Preparation of stock such as reagents, buffers, microbiological, tissue culture and requested custom media as needed.
• Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, tanks, and benchtop instruments.
• Provide routine updates to Supervisor/leads on progress, status, and issues associated with labware delivery and stock inventory status.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and 5S as assigned.
• Adjust to schedule changes, work overtime as necessary and float between groups as needed to support operations.
• Ensure that all work is completed by end of day. Utilize time wisely to maximize productivity.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and lab staff.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Meet timeline commitments and inform others of status, issues, and customer requests as necessary.
• Be punctual.
• Adheres to appropriate laws, GNE regulations and programs, and GMP documentation procedures.
• Adhere to safety. Follow safety guidelines as required for your area.
• Complete training records in a timely manner.
• Will drive a company vehicle

Skills: Competencies:

• Collaboration and Teamwork People demonstrating this competency have a drive to work with peers, partners, and others, including individuals outside their own team and functional area to positively impact business performance and optimize the input of those involved.
• Strong background in both media prep and glassware operations or related operationalenvironment.
• Mechanical aptitude, familiarity with sterilizing/cleaning equipment is preferred.
• Looks for opportunities to help others.
• Constructively accepts decisions made that are different than own view.
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for diversity of perspectives and approaches among colleagues.
• Maintains professionalism in the presence of conflict.
• Offers productive and relevant views and information to impact decisions Driving for Results People demonstrating this competency drive for the achievement and improvement of business results, such results being broader in nature and with greater business impact at higher levels in the organization.
• Responds to new requests with appropriate urgency and an organized approach.
• Holds self accountable to fulfill assigned tasks and achieve results within timelines.
• Asks for additional responsibilities or assignments when able.
• Analyzes and learns from mistakes.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time.

Education:

BS/BA in one of the life sciences or equivalent combination of education and a minimum of3 years of relevant experience.

ThanksDivya