Laboratory Technician I

• Becomes proficient in using aseptic technique.
• Becomes familiar with organizing and scheduling routine microbial testing.
• Performs, calculates, and records results of microbiological testing such as bioburden, sterility, and bacteriostasis/fungi stasis test procedures on products.
• Performs environmental testing such as air quality, water quality, and component bioburden tests.
• Performs functional testing of specified products with predetermined organisms.
• Identifies and recognizes "out of spec " conditions and alerts Microbiologist.
• Prepares and tests all media used for testing and documents media lot information.
• Prepares and tests biological indicators used for steam sterilization.
• Cleans, autoclaves, and stores glassware and testing supplies.
• Reassembles and autoclaves additive and production filling equipment.
• Other responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
• Follows all local, state, federal and Client safety regulations, policies/procedures.
• Follows all local Client quality policies/procedures/practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.
• Observes all safety, environmental and quality system standards.
• Performs routine calibration on specified lab equipment when required such as pH meter, balance, and RCS air sampler.
• Performs preliminary organism identification techniques.
• Trends data as vital.
• Maintains the cleanliness of testing areas and general laboratory.
• Assists microbiologist with special projects when vital.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their Facilitator. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job optimally, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will " employment relationship.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Associates degree is strongly preferred.
• Prefer background in the math or life sciences.
• Prefer experience with aseptic technique.
• Prefer laboratory experience.