Media Prep Technician
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Job Location:
Horsham, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Eurofins SF Analytical Laboratories is searching for a media prep technician to perform all daily assignments needed to maintain media supply for the labs. The primary responsibilities will be to prepare and sterilize media for microbiological testing. The position will also include washing laboratory glassware sterilizing microbiological waste and disposing of waste post sterilization.
Responsibilities:
Prepare liquid media and agar for use in Microbiological testing.
Operate autoclaves for sterilization of media and waste.
Perform routine autoclave maintenance.
Operate pH meter and lab balance.
Use automatic washers and perform manual washing to clean glassware.
Document media preparation autoclave usage equipment usage and calibration clearly and accurately in laboratory logbooks.
Report all equipment technical or workload problems immediately to management.
Monitor and maintain proper housekeeping in applicable work areas.
Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection lab coats and hand protection.
Demonstrate good laboratory practices (GLP).
Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications :
- Minimum of a high school diploma with courses in Chemistry Biology and Algebra.
- Authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
- Must be willing to work independently and in a team environment.
- Listen and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Possess the ability to reason and adapt to changing media needs of the laboratory.
- Possess exemplary organizational skills to keep the working environment clean and safe.
- Work during assigned hours and overtime or weekends when requested.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift approximately 30 lbs.
Additional Information :
Shift: Position is full time 5 days 8 hour shifts (Monday Friday) Shift: 2nd shift
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food environment pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 58000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2021 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more
