Sr Media Tech

Primary Duties

• Maintain FEFO for all long-term stocks, broths and chemical components.
• Perform and document all manufacturing steps and verification as described in company procedures/policies for the following b, but not limited to:
• Ensure Media and/or sub component preparation is completed in a timely manner for prompt product delivery to pour station based on production schedule
• Filtrations – including checks to ensure that correct filters are used according to policy/procedure
• Verify that all media and chemicals are appropriately labeled and stored based on all regulatory and Master Formulary specifications
• Perform daily equipment operation including kettles, scales, ph Meters, stir plates, mixers, autoclaves, Steris washers, and Clean-In-Place (CIP) operation
• Calibrations, daily maintenance, and cleaning of instruments, scales and meters as needed
• Media dispense setup (verifying the pump dispense volume, placing the dispense head and verifying connections and bag numbering to avoid switched wells, perform pump and dispense head verifications in MES)
• Maintain chemical and equipment log books; retain records according to departmental procedures.
• Provide expert knowledge of departmental procedures and consistently uphold all company policies. Ensure that all procedures reflect the current methods used by teammates. Develop and write new procedures as needed.
• Report scheduling or availability issues with product planned for manufacture in MES to management or scheduler.
• Provide expert guidance with end of lot documentation review for Device History Record - Master Formulary and Long Term Antibiotic Stock or Reagent Master Formularies.
• Participate in new product development, re-development of existing products, and assist with new product transition to production from R&D and Industrialization as required.
• Attend periodic interdepartmental meetings to represent the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience Wet chemistry and/or bench work
• Preferred Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Science field

Reasonable, Reliable Attendance and Punctuality

• Essential job function required for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay for this role in the state of Missouri is $25.00 to $31.00/hr.
• This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux’s bonus program.
• This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living.
• Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.
• In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retail Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Variety of voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves