Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Microbac Laboratories, Inc; Stoneybrook (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

FlexTime

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician to join our accredited commercial laboratory. You will prepare media and samples, perform routine maintenance, and operate instrumentation to support exceptional customer experience.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, aligned with industry standards for a nationwide testing company. You will help ensure timely, accurate reporting of data while following SOPs and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; higher education preferred.
• Ability to work with small vials, test tubes and delicate lab equipment.
• Read and apply established SOPs to daily objectives.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials needed to analyze test samples.
• Sample receipt, login, storage and disposal.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain logs, notebooks and equipment records.
• Enter data into computerized LIMS and review data entries.
• Drive company courier vehicle to pick up samples and drop off supplies.

Skills

Basic algebra

SOP reading

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma (Higher Education preferred)

Job description

Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you!

We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

The Microbiology Lab Technician, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for performing various laboratory functions such as preparing media and/or samples of a variety of sample types for analysis, performing routine laboratory maintenance efforts, and is responsible for basic set up and operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support exceptional Customer Experience (CX).

This is a full time position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Following established SOP's, Laboratory Technicians ensure customer satisfaction by supporting laboratory staff through executing various entry level laboratory duties, resulting in the timely and accurate reporting of data
• Gather appropriate materials needed to prepare and analyze test samples
• Sample receipt, login, storage and disposal
• Prepare necessary standards, solutions, media, etc., that are required for sample analyses
• Perform basic equipment and instrumentation set up and operation
• Execute routine laboratory maintenance efforts, such as glassware cleaning and sterilization, and ensuring the laboratory is well maintained
• Accurately record observations and data
• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
• Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program
• Driving company Courier Vehicle to pick up samples and drop off supplies to local clients
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (Higher Education preferred)
• Ability to work with small vials, test tubes and delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts to perform basic laboratory calculations and accurately measure substances, liquids and/or solutions
• Ability to read and apply established protocols and SOP's to daily objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status