Sr. Media Tech

About the role

The Senior Technician is a production support position in Media Production with responsibilities including the planning and execution of long-term antibiotic stocks, base broths, and other reagents. Secondary functions include assisting in the production of Vitek susceptibility and identification media, providing guidance to Media Technicians, and training incoming employees.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean instruments, scales, and meters as needed.
• Media dispense setup (verifying the pump dispense volume, placing the dispense head, 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.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in wet chemistry and/or bench work
• PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Science field

Skills and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Communicates instructions clearly and effectively.
• Troubleshoots issues to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Shares clear, timely information to ensure alignment.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory equipment for industrial and analytical scale.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to laboratory equipment and processes.

Reasonable, Reliable Attendance and Punctuality

Reasonable, reliable attendance and punctuality are essential job functions 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