Microbiology Lab Technician — 5 Weeks PTO & On-Demand Pay

Solvita; Dayton (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) with match

On-Demand Pay

PTO

Community involvement

Job summary

Solvita is seeking a Microbiology Lab Assistant to support daily QC for BacT/Alert systems, log specimens, and maintain lab supplies in a fast-paced setting. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to SOPs.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with first shift hours Sunday 9:00 am–5:30 pm and Monday–Thursday 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Must be able to meet physical demands and flex schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Daily BacT/Alert quality control maintenance.
• Removal of finalized cultures from the BacT/Alert.
• Verifies Vitek temperature is acceptable.
• Performs basic duties in the microbiology lab: swab inoculation of Thio and TSB; log in specimens; pull discard tubes; daily temperatures/CO2 readings; log in new media, reagents and supplies; weekly eye wash/shower and hood QC; quarterly PM of incubator/refrigerator; troubleshoot temperature monitoring system; weekly cleaning of irradiation/rinsate room; file paperwork; change CO2 tanks; 2nd check CTMS and manual log ins; clean lab spaces; organize/restock supplies; MicroCheck tube discard.
• Performs follow ups with branches as necessary.
• Irradiation Load specimens: log in specimens; label tubes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Solvita is seeking a Microbiology Lab Assistant to support daily QC for BacT/Alert systems, log specimens, and maintain lab supplies in a fast-paced setting. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to SOPs.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with first shift hours Sunday 9:00 am–5:30 pm and Monday–Thursday 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Must be able to meet physical demands and flex schedule as needed.