Microbiology Laboratory Technician

About the role

The role involves performing general laboratory tasks such as preparation of media, sample logging, and equipment maintenance under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Washing and drying glassware and distributing to appropriate locations within the Microbiology labs.
• Preparing solutions and reagents, media, and components for sterilization.
• Autoclaving supplies and materials in the lab.
• General laboratory record keeping and record storage.
• Performing general laboratory cleaning, assisting with laboratory order and check-in of supplies, and performing quality controls.
• Maintaining database microorganism reference cultures.
• Providing laboratory support such as maintaining instrument use manuals and general use forms and labels.
• Maintaining incubators, refrigerators, autoclaves, freezers, lab water systems, and disposing of biohazardous waste and samples.
• Transporting samples between TOLMAR facilities.
• Reviewing TOC/Conductivity data from Water Systems.
• Entering Microbiology data into Microbiology trending system.
• Purchasing supplies and managing supplies inventory.
• Participating in required annual hazardous waste training.
• Responding to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Knowledge of laboratory science principles.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and laboratory test methods.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team.

Skills

• Acceptable MVR and valid driver’s license required.

Hazardous Waste Involvement

• Container and tank management and inspections.
• Generation of hazardous waste as a part of production or sampling processes.
• Transfer of hazardous waste between lab procedure area, satellite accumulation, and storage.

Core Values

• Operate with the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
• Take ownership of your actions, success, and setbacks.
• Respect each other and understand that honest collaboration is at the heart of our company success.
• Go the extra mile to make things happen.
• Be committed to all we do and the patients we serve.
• Embrace change with enthusiasm.
• Strive to learn about and understand the needs of customers and patients, and take action with great speed and efficiency no matter the task.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associates degree in Microbiology or a closely related field is preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a laboratory environment is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Tolmar offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Market-based base pay.
• A strong benefits package.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.