Laboratory Media Technician

tentamus north america is on the prowl for a media lab technician who is passionate about precision, dedicated to excellence, and eager to make an impact to join our nova biologicals team in conroe, texas

how you will succeed as an integral part of our team

under the direction of the lab supervisor, the media technician cultures media preparation for laboratory functions in the lab's daily operation and maintenance. The duties will include but are not limited to:

• media preparation and sterilization while following aseptic techniques
• keep media stocked, rotated, and properly labeled to ensure and maintain media integrity.
• maintain and record data while following protocols in relation to regulatory standards such as g m p/nelap/tni and iso 17025.
• prepare reports and summarize data using excel, instrument software and lims while following gdp
• autoclave and dispose of laboratory biohazardous trash produced, and cleaning and sterilizing glassware and supplies.
• execute projects and any additional duties as assigned to meet changing laboratory needs and requirements.
• perform general maintenance to ensure upkeep of laboratory.

this is a full-time m-f, 8:00am –5:00pm, onsite position at nova biologicals in conroe, tx. Occasional weekends and ot eligible.

the ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the united states indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship; a b.s in food science, microbiology, biology or related science field, and possess good working knowledge of laboratory terminology.

other items include:

• experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably an analytical setting.
• ability to work both independently and within a team and possess strong interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills
• strong familiarity with aseptic technique preferred
• knowledge of lims, microsoft word, excel, and outlook.

$13 hourly pay, comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, hsa, ample pto, and a matching 401k.

labs for life®. We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on tentamus labs. With 20 labs in the americas and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.