Job Description

Piper Companies is looking for a Microbiology Technician to work for a third-party Food & Nutrition testing company in Crete, IL.

Responsibilities for the Microbiology Technician include:
•Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
•Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked
•Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed
•Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process
•Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature
•Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required
•Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities
•Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis
•Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
•Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
•Adhere to all safety policies
•Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system
•Perform other related tasks as needed

Qualifications for the Microbiology Technician include:
•Entry Level - No Degree or experience required

Compensation for the Microbiology Technician include:
•$18.50/hour
•Full Medical, Dental, Vision
•6 Paid holidays

Keywords: Microbiology, Microbiologist, QC, Pipette, LIMS, weighing, blending

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