Microbiology Laboratory Technician I
Phigenics · Warrenville, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Job Duties
- Understand PASL services, operations, and testing methods for waterborne pathogens
- Basic understanding of field testing equipment and supplies
- Receive and log in chemistry or microbiology samples
- Prepare materials and reagents for processing chemistry or microbiology samples; record observations and measurements, and report results
- Under direct supervision, provides analysis of the samples according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Records sample location data and results in the database
- Communicates accurate and timely results to clients and the sales team
- Aids in the maintenance of quality system records to comply with accrediting agencies
- Aids in ordering, receipt, inspection, and stocking of supplies
- Performs lab maintenance, including, but not limited to:
- Clean lab equipment and wash glassware, vials, and filters
- Clean and store materials used for testing
- Discard old chemistry or microbiology samples
- Prepares reports as necessary
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field is required
- 0-2 years of experience as a lab technician or related field
- Works under the direct supervision of the PASL Group Lead
- Accuracy and attention to detail are strong requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are strongly required
- Skills with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
- Performs tasks successfully using instructions, pre-established guidelines, and standard procedures to perform work
- Experience with MS Office, spreadsheets, word processing, and other computer programs
- Minimal travel required
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers; handle, feel, talk, and hear
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds