Job Description
Position Title: Lab Technician: I
Work Location: 595 Anglum Drive Hazelwood MO USA 63042
Assignment Duration: 18 Months
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Position Summary:
Lab Support Temp will contribute to the department’s ability to gain product knowledge on new or redeveloped tests and products.
Support existing products through testing and investigation in a timely manner.
Assist with projects by performing routine tasks and may be a part of more complex investigation within Industrialization in full compliance with current quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handling of microbiological cultures, including bacteria and yeasts, using appropriate safety precautions
• Identify mixed cultures and escalate to appropriate personnel
• Fill culturing requests from Industrialization
• Help with prep work / support to various projects with ongoing activities in the lab (e.g., open card pouches, label cards for setups)
• Perform microbial testing using the VITEK 2 instrument in a timely manner
• Generate and review VITEK 2 data
• Participate in investigations as needed
• Communicate results or problems to supervisor or senior staff members
• Monitor instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Maintain internal documentation for all steps of the processes as outlined in SOPs
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts
• Coordinate work assignments and be able to prioritize independently
• Participate in a team approach to maintenance of the lab
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
Culture maintenance requires use of a biological safety cabinet when working with certain organisms or performing certain tasks.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
Qualification & Experience:
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences/ Biology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry or related field required.
Experience
At least 6 months:
• Understanding of aseptic technique is required.
• Experience with good laboratory practice, laboratory safety and standard laboratory equipment is required.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment is desired.
• Experience working with microorganisms is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to acquire, learn and perform new laboratory techniques.
• Analytical thinking
• Collaborative attitude for department and inter-departmental activities
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Good written and oral communication in English.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good organizational skills.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 17.00/hr.