QC Micro Lab Tech: Environmental & Vitek Testing

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Voluntary benefits

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

BioMérieux in Hazelwood, MO seeks an experienced microbiology/lab technician to support testing of disposable cards and environmental monitoring in a cGMP environment. You will set up cards, perform inspections, manage samples, and maintain documentation, while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years in a microbiology lab; a 4-year biology degree is preferred and experience with VITEK systems and TECAN is highly desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience working in a microbiology or clinical laboratory.
• 4-year degree in biology, microbiology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Environmental Monitoring preferred.
• Experience with VITEK 2 / 2XL, VITEK Compact, and/or VITEK REVEAL preferred.
• Experience with TECAN or other automated sample preparation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test products as scheduled per procedures and specifications.
• Set up and perform physical inspection of products per procedures and specifications.
• Label cages to note product status and manage reserve samples.
• Unpack, maintain, and organize laboratory supplies/inventory.
• Support QC and other projects as requested by management.
• Collect and test Environmental Monitoring samples from production areas.
• Utilize and maintain automated systems for sample preparation and testing.
• Prepare laboratory supplies for autoclaving and run the autoclave.
• Prepare and dispense microbiological suspensions per procedure.
• Prepare, complete, and maintain all relevant laboratory paperwork per procedures and regulations.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

MS Office

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-year biology/microbiology degree preferred

Tools

VITEK 2/2XL

VITEK REVEAL

VITEK Compact

TECAN or automated prep systems

Job description

BioMérieux in Hazelwood, MO seeks an experienced microbiology/lab technician to support testing of disposable cards and environmental monitoring in a cGMP environment. You will set up cards, perform inspections, manage samples, and maintain documentation, while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years in a microbiology lab; a 4-year biology degree is preferred and experience with VITEK systems and TECAN is highly desired.