Microbiology Lab Technician
Company: System One
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Title: Microbiology Lab Tech
Location: Newark, De
Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
Type: Contract with the potential to hire
Start date: Immediate
Responsibilities: Effective processing of samples to meet Customer
expectations
Logistically manages time and equipment to provide results within
key turn-around times
Prepares all laboratory supplies including manufacture of reagents
and media, cleaning of tools and equipment, stocking laboratory and
warehouse with consumables; documents receipt of goods and notifies
Laboratory Manager of supply needs and resource status
Routine maintenance, cleaning, and recordkeeping of laboratory
equipment and facility
Performs standard microbiology procedures including handling,
growth and purification of cultures
Performs microbial identification procedures including receipt of
samples, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequencing, performs
required data entry, and runs associated equipment (e.g.
sequencers, MALDI-TOF)
Follows all safety requirements for laboratory operation and use
and disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste
Makes suggestions for process improvements
Maintains open communication with Laboratory Manager
Providing technical expertise to the laboratory
Provides technical support and troubleshooting to any problems
associated with lab services
Trains employees in areas of technical expertise
Assists in equipment maintenance and calibration programs,
reporting all deficiencies to Senior Lab Technologist or Lab
Management
Follows all Quality System Procedures to process samples per
Customer request
Works with QA to assist in audits/assessments, laboratory
investigations, and implement corrective and preventative
actions
Writes, edits SOPs, test cases and quality documents for cGMP
lab
Performs test cases as part of validation processes
Compliance to cGMP and ISO17025 requirements
Providing Customer support and improving Customer satisfaction
Verifies sample reports and sends to Customers
Communicates with Customers regarding sample processing, and report
interpretation; escalates Customer inquiries outside of this scope
to manager as needed
Assists in responding to Customer inquiries expediently (within
24hrs)
Act as a Customer liaison for the company at Customer-facing
events
Assist in promotion of the company
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in life science with 1-3 years of
experience in a technical role
Technical expertise in all laboratory functions, services, and
regulations (including microbiology lab techniques, DNA sequencing,
MALDI-TOF, FAME, taxonomy, cGMP/GLP, ISO 17025)
Familiarity with multiple regulatory requirements
Computer skills - all Office software and specialized software
including sequencing and MALDI-TOF
At least 1 year of experience in a technical setting
Experience speaking with Customers at tradeshows, in person, and
via phone call
Keywords: System One, Newark , Microbiology Lab Technician, Professions , Newark, Delaware
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