Microbiology Lab Technician II - GLP/BSL-2 Focus

US06 Arch Chemicals Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

medical

dental

vision

life

disability insurance

paid time off

paid holidays

paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to support microbiology, mycology and virology testing in a GLP/R&D setting. You will ensure the supply of media, reagents and documentation to keep testing programs on schedule.

The role requires a relevant degree and 2–4 years of industrial lab experience, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety. A weekend rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences or a related biomedical science.
• 2 to 4 years of industrial laboratory experience supporting microbiology, mycology and/or virology testing programs, including media and reagent preparation.
• Experience working in GLP and/or cGMP-regulated environments, with a strong understanding of documentation and data integrity requirements.
• Hands-on experience supporting BSL-2 laboratory activities, media quality control, aseptic technique and contamination control.
• Experience operating laboratory and sterilization equipment and following SOPs, batch records and established laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills, with a high level of attention to detail, quality and material traceability.
• Business-fluent English with effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, dispense, label, store and manage microbiological, mycological and virological culture media, reagents, buffers and solutions in accordance with established SOPs.
• Perform media quality control activities, including pH verification and sterility testing, while maintaining accurate and contemporaneous GLP documentation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, and maintain associated equipment logs and records.
• Manage inventories of media components, reagents, consumables and laboratory supplies, helping ensure materials are available to support scheduled testing.
• Support GLP and R&D microbiology teams with laboratory readiness, housekeeping, material management and safe BSL-2 laboratory activities.
• Partner with the Senior Lab Leader and cross-functional colleagues to support testing timelines and foster a culture of scientific excellence, quality and GLP compliance.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and EHS requirements and actively participate in laboratory safety training.
• Participate in rotational weekend work to support time-sensitive microbial assays.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Attention to detail

Quality and safety focus

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences or a related biomedical science

Job description

Arxada in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to support microbiology, mycology and virology testing in a GLP/R&D setting. You will ensure the supply of media, reagents and documentation to keep testing programs on schedule.

The role requires a relevant degree and 2–4 years of industrial lab experience, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety. A weekend rotation may be required.