Laboratory Technician I

Job Description
This job regularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, hot plates, and autoclaves. The lab technician performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and testing methodologies.
Media Preparation (60%)
Preparation and sterilization of culture media
Proper labeling, storage, and disposal of solutions and media
Accurate documentation of all solutions and media prepared using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Maintenance and verification of general laboratory equipment
Daily monitoring of the DI water system
Daily monitoring of sterilization units
Managing time and tasks efficiently while maintaining excellent quality of work
General housekeeping duties
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Sample Preparation (40%)
Aseptically handles samples and performs analyses according to operating procedures and test methodologies
Maintains and verifies equipment
Reports non-conformances to the supervisor or manager
Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in operating procedures and test methodologies
General housekeeping duties
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)