Part Time Lab Technician

Part Time Lab Technician

Visalia, CA 93291

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long‑term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high‑value market with significant build‑up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,
join us!

We are looking for a Part Time Lab Technician in 8020 W Doe Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 USA. Your mission will be to:

• Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample.
• Record findings on worksheet for verification.
• Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked.
• Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed.
• Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process.
• Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
• Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature.
• Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required.
• Sterilize materials needed for analysis. Autoclave plates before discarding.
• Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client.
• Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
• Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required.
• Adhere to all safety policies.
• Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Part Time Lab Technician. 3 day work week, weekends required.

Hours:

6 am‑2:30 pm.

Experience:

No previous laboratory experience is required – we will provide full training.

• Temperature controlled work environment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, food industry, food service, or retail.
• 2‑year science degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lab science to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers useful to enter testing data and results.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies necessary to ensure a safe working environment.
• Planning skills useful to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time.
• Analytical skills essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism.
• General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System required to process client data.
• Physical dexterity required for manipulating samples.
• Continuous lifting of analysis materials weighing up to 50 lb necessary.

$18.50 USD per hour.

• Contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long‑term and visionary shareholders.
• Impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co‑building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Welcome as you are, in a diverse and open‑minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

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