Laboratory Technician

Microbac Laboratories, Inc

Louisville, KYFull-time$17–22/hrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$17–22/hr

Location

Louisville, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Microbac Laboratories, Inc is hiring a Laboratory Technician. The Lab Technician at Microbac Laboratories, Inc. performs various laboratory functions, including preparing media and samples for analysis, operating laboratory instrumentation, and executing routine maintenance. This role supports laboratory staff by performing entry-level duties to ensure timely and accurate data reporting, contributing to exceptional customer experience.

Key focus areas include Gather appropriate materials needed to prepare and analyze test samples, Perform sample receipt, login, storage and disposal, and Prepare necessary standards, solutions, media, etc., that are required for sample analyses.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Ability To Work With Small Vials, and Ability To Work With Test Tubes. Important skills include Laboratory Functions, Preparing Media, Preparing Samples, Routine Laboratory Maintenance, Basic Equipment Setup, and Basic Instrumentation Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory FunctionsPreparing MediaPreparing SamplesRoutine Laboratory MaintenanceBasic Equipment SetupBasic Instrumentation OperationFollowing SOP'sGathering MaterialsSample ReceiptSample LoginSample StorageSample DisposalPreparing StandardsPreparing SolutionsGlassware CleaningSterilizationAccurate Data RecordingMaintaining LogsMaintaining NotebooksMaintaining Equipment RecordsFiling PaperworkPhotocopyingReviewing DataEntering Data Into LIMSComply With Personnel ProgramComply With Safety ProgramComply With Quality ProgramPromote Personnel ProgramPromote Safety ProgramPromote Quality ProgramWorking With Small VialsWorking With Test TubesWorking With Delicate Laboratory EquipmentApplying Basic Algebraic ConceptsPerforming Basic Laboratory CalculationsAccurately Measure SubstancesAccurately Measure LiquidsAccurately Measure SolutionsRead Established ProtocolsApply Established Protocols to Daily ObjectivesRead SOP'sApply SOP's to Daily ObjectivesEffective Written CommunicationEffective Verbal Communication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentWeekend Work RotationLift and Move Up to 50 Pounds

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$17.00 - $22.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you!

We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

The Lab Technician, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for performing various laboratory functions such as preparing media and/or samples of a variety of sample types for analysis, performing routine laboratory maintenance efforts, and is responsible for basic set up and operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support exceptional Customer Experience (CX).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Following established SOP's, Laboratory Technicians ensure customer satisfaction by supporting laboratory staff through executing various entry level laboratory duties, resulting in the timely and accurate reporting of data

Gather appropriate materials needed to prepare and analyze test samples

Sample receipt, login, storage and disposal

Prepare necessary standards, solutions, media, etc., that are required for sample analyses

Perform basic equipment and instrumentation set up and operation

Execute routine laboratory maintenance efforts, such as glassware cleaning and sterilization, and ensuring the laboratory is well maintained

Accurately record observations and data

Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records

Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS

Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program

Other duties as assigned

Requires rotation-based weekend work

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to work with small vials, test tubes and delicate laboratory equipment

Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts to perform basic laboratory calculations and accurately measure substances, liquids and/or solutions

Ability to read and apply established protocols and SOP's to daily objectives

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.

OTHER:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of r ace, color, ancestry, r eligion, s ex, national origin, s exual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, disability, s exual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.