Media Prep Technician (2nd Shift)

Eurofins US Network; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Horsham, PA, is seeking a Media Prep Technician to support onsite laboratories and the EML lab in Lancaster. The role focuses on preparing and sterilizing media for microbiological testing, washing glassware, and waste disposal in line with SOPs.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma with chemistry/biology coursework, and can read SOPs, work independently or in a team, and communicate effectively while maintaining strong organizational practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma with courses in Chemistry, Biology and Algebra.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess the ability to reason and adapt to changing media needs of the Microbiology laboratory.
• Must be able to listen and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must possess exemplary organizational skills.A
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare liquid media and agar for use in Microbiological testing.
• Operate autoclaves for sterilization of media and waste.
• Perform routine autoclave maintenance.
• Operate pH meter and lab balance.
• Use automatic washers and perform manual washing to clean glassware.
• Document media preparation, autoclave usage, equipment usage and calibration clearly and accurately in laboratory logbooks.
• Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to management.
• Work during assigned hours and overtime or weekends when requested.
• Monitor and maintain proper housekeeping in applicable work areas.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, lab coats, and hand protection.
• Demonstrate good laboratory practices (GxP).
• Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

read and understand SOPs

teamwork

independent work

communication

organizational skills

US work authorization

Education

High school diploma with chemistry/biology/algebra courses

Tools

pH meter

lab balance

autoclaves

Job description

Horsham, PA, USA

Full-time

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

To perform all daily assignments to support the media needs of our onsite laboratories and the EML lab in Lancaster. The primary responsibilities will be to prepare and sterilize media for microbiological testing. The position will also include washing laboratory glassware, sterilizing microbiological waste, and disposing of waste post sterilization.

Media Prep Technician Duties Include but are not Limited to the Following:

The Media Prep Technician receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the laboratory supervisor for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities. The Media Prep Technician has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position, so long as such action, does not deviate from established company guidelines, and is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

• Prepare liquid media and agar for use in Microbiological testing.

• Operate autoclaves for sterilization of media and waste.

• Perform routine autoclave maintenance.

• Operate pH meter and lab balance.

• Use automatic washers and perform manual washing to clean glassware.

• Document media preparation, autoclave usage, equipment usage and calibration clearly and accurately in laboratory logbooks.

• Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to management.

• Work during assigned hours and overtime or weekends when requested.

• Monitor and maintain proper housekeeping in applicable work areas.

• Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, lab coats, and hand protection.

• Demonstrate good laboratory practices (GxP).

• Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum of a high school diploma with courses in Chemistry, Biology and Algebra.

• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Must possess the ability to reason and adapt to changing media needs of the Microbiology laboratory.

• Must be able to listen and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

• Must possess exemplary organizational skills.A

• uthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 02:00pm - 10:30 pm, and additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Horsham, PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.