Laboratory Technician

Position:

Laboratory Technician Hours:

Full-time, weekend availability required

Description of Position:

Nevysta Laboratory is seeking a reliable, and committed individual to serve as a Laboratory Technician.

This position will:

• Perform regulatory testing of environmental samples, using strict adherence to standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Accurately and aseptically prepare media and reagents.
• Perform bacteriologic tests for a diverse group of sample types and organisms.
• Assist with avian research projects, exercising confidentiality, precision, and attention to detail to provide customers with the most impartial results.
• Receive samples and verify information provided by submitters, accurately describes the material received. Utilize specialized LIMS software to enter submission information/results and provide timely reports to clients.
• Perform and document quality control tasks to ensure both media and bacterial organisms perform as expected. Maintain bacterial cell stock and successfully revive preserved specimens.
• Maintain laboratory inventory of critical supplies and order items as needed. Inform laboratory supervisor of inventory levels and consumables needs. Monitor shipments and document supply receipts accordingly.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting equipment performance, as well as maintenance and calibration, according to the maintenance schedule.
• Monitor incoming communication from suppliers and customers via telephone and e-mail; actively work to respond timely to both supplier and customer requests.
• Assist in light housekeeping duties, including following procedures for biohazardous waste disposal, cleaning and autoclaving of glassware and other equipment, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes:

• Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment, including incubators, refrigerators, freezers and drying ovens; micro- and serological pipettes; hot plates; autoclave
• Aseptic technique
• Experience with basic microbiology techniques, including inoculating media with bacteria; preparing microscope slides from samples for Gram's stain; performing serial dilutions, etc.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment (printer, scanner, fax, telephone), and standard Microsoft and Google applications (Word, Excel, Google Drive, etc.); experience with specialized laboratory software programs is favored.
• ISO knowledge beneficial
• Effective communicator
• Reliable and flexible
• Honest, values integrity

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off Safety equipment provided Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Ames, IA 50010 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Ames, IA 50010: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person