Microbiology Lab Tech

Microbiology Lab Tech

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in microbiology? TENTAMUS VIRGINIA, a leader in analytical services based in Fredericksburg, VA, is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled MICROBIOLOGY LAB TECHNICIAN to join our team. If you're passionate about microbiology and eager to grow your expertise and career in a collaborative and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

• Media preparation
• Sample weighing, plating, and counting
• Maintain notebooks and other relevant documentation to GDP (Good Documentation Practices) standards
• Basic setup, troubleshooting, and routine equipment maintenance and perform routine checks of instruments such as balances, refrigerators, and incubators
• Receive and log in reagents, along with certificates of analysis and SDSs
• Prepare reports and summarize data using Excel, instrument software and LIMS
• Participate in writing and revising SOPs, forms, protocols and assist in the development and optimization of test methods
• Properly handle and dispose of laboratory hazardous waste
• Shared responsibility for inventory and restocking of supplies, general lab organization, cleaning and sanitizing throughout the Microbiology Laboratory, and lab closing duties, such as trash removal
• Execute projects as assigned to meet changing laboratory needs and requirements

This is a Full-Time, Onsite position at Tentamus – Virginia, OT Eligible.

T – S | 11:00AM – 7:00PM

• The ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship; a BS in Microbiology is preferred or related bioscience field, possess good working knowledge of laboratory terminology, biology, bench work, equipment, materials, the techniques/procedures commonly used in an analytical laboratory is a plus, and basic lab skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably an analytical setting
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Strong familiarity with aseptic technique preferred
• Knowledge of LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills

Hourly pay between $16.50 to $18.50, comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA, Paid Holidays and time off, 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.

Salary: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour

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