Lab Technician

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, or reposition filled coolers weighing up to 75lbs.
• Record AM & PM temperatures for multiple incubators and refrigerators.
• Assist certified analysts in sample sorting, routing all samples to the appropriate locations.
• Learn to perform all laboratory procedures.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and greater laboratory reagents for use.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Comply with laboratory hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal plan.
• Analyze samples accurately and in a timely manner under the supervisor of a certified analyst.
• Maintain analytical equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and Laboratory SOP’s
• Communicate pertinent information regarding the daily workings of the laboratory.
• In coordination with Senior Technicians and Lab Supervisor, maintain an adequate inventory of consumable supplies.
• Flexible, full‑time, work schedule as required to accommodate business needs (weekends, holidays).
• Assist lab management in special projects.
• Participate in annual NCIMS and Appendix N certifications.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Thursday-Monday 7:00 am-3:30 pm

$18.72-22/hour

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Associates or bachelor’s degree in food or Dairy Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field
• Preferred: laboratory experience, especially in food or milk
• Obtaining certifications is mandatory for continued employment in this position

• Must have basic math, laboratory, and computer skills
• Must have clear written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work most weekends and holidays
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently with full or limited supervision
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans