Media and Sample Preparation Technician

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.

Media Preparation (60%)

• Preparation and sterilization of culture media
• Proper labeling, storage, and disposal of solutions and media
• Accurate documentation of all solutions and media prepared using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Maintenance and verification of general laboratory equipment
• Daily monitoring of the DI water system
• Daily monitoring of sterilization units
• Managing time and tasks efficiently while maintaining excellent quality of work
• General housekeeping duties
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Sample Preparation (40%)

• Aseptically handles samples and performs analyses according to operating procedures and test methodologies
• Maintains and verifies equipment
• Reports non-conformances to the supervisor or manager
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in operating procedures and test methodologies
• General housekeeping duties
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

EDUCATION

• Associates degree (A.A./A.S.) or higher - Required
• Interest in Microbiology/Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience - Preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to routinely lift 20-30 pounds and be comfortable with handling hot liquids.
• Experience with Windows PC and Microsoft Office
• Able to calculate basic math
• Successful completion of a drug test and criminal background check.  

SCHEDULE

• Tuesday-Saturday; Flexible

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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