QC Lab Technician
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.
About the role
Phibro Biotechnics, a leading manufacturer of innovative bioproducts, is expanding and in need of an entry-level QC Laboratory Technician. This position performs various laboratory test activities, calibrations, and calculations to provide useful and accurate product for the Quality Control Department.
Responsibilities
- Prepare media; set up, operate, clean, and maintain equipment at the bench
- Perform various testing
- Accurately and precisely prepare and analyze samples
- Prepare solutions and growth media for enumeration, selection, and differentiation of bacteria
- Compile and maintain files for all records of testing
- Stock lab supplies as necessary to ensure adequate supplies
- Enter test results of raw ingredients and products into the computer database
- General lab maintenance, organization, and cleanliness
- Backup to QA Coordinator
- Inspection/release of incoming ingredients
- Positive release of finished products
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control of large-scale fermentations and resulting cultures using classical microbial plating methods and techniques
- Maintenance of bacterial strains
- Aseptic preparation of fermentation inoculums
Requirements
- Previous lab experience in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field
- Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences
- Knowledge of microorganisms, pathogens, and seed train scale-up procedures preferred
- Able to develop and maintain detailed records
- Extremely high level of attention to detail and high standard of quality
- Must be accurate, detail-oriented, and thorough
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
- High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once
- Must be proficient using email, phones, cell phones, and office equipment
Physical Requirements
- Required to lift or carry 21 to 50 lbs
- Required to bend constantly
- Required to stand constantly
- Required to talk or hear constantly
- Specific vision abilities include ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
Pay
Hourly rate range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50
Schedule
This position is 1st shift, Monday through Friday, with weekend work and overtime potential.