Laboratory Technician 1- Chemistry

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager the Laboratory Technician 1 will be providing support to the Microbiology and Chemistry department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve primarily in a production atmosphere as support.
• Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
• Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.
• Assists with washing and maintaining lab ware.
• Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
• Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
• Maintains laboratory condition (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
• Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
• Prepares and maintain bacteriological media (i.e.: BPW, LST, TSB, etc.).
• Responsible for sanitation in all areas to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
• Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
• Must be able to push/pull cart wheeled trash bin that may contain up to 350lbs.
• The job is physically demanding because of the samples sizes we handle. 10lb-50lbs samples are very common for the tree nut industry. And up to 75lbs when working with the wet samples (slurries). 
• Assist in other assigned duties as needed.

Schedule: Available to work Saturdays. 

 Tuesday- Friday 12pm start. 

 Saturday 10:30am or 12pm start depending on the operational need. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A.S or B.S. in Biology and/or Chemistry preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Possess knowledge and demonstrate skills of aseptic technique.
• High attention to detail is a must.

 DFA of California complies with the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act and the ADA and will consider reasonable accommodation measures for eligible applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.