Laboratory Technician Jobs

Summary

The Lab Technician is responsible for the completion of daily laboratory tasks, fungal culture maintenance and preparation, assisting in fungal inoculation processes, completing laboratory documentation and performing routine checks of laboratory supplies. The Lab Technician will work under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager and as part of a team to complete lab activities while ensuring adherence to Myzel Organics SOPs, GLP and GDP.

Job Duties

• Maintain fungal culture replicates used for inoculation.
• Maintain inventory, keep supplies stocked as needed.
• Work within cleanroom environment and maintain sterility with regular cleaning and aseptic techniques.
• Remain up to date and educated about our cultures/strains
• Maintain safe work environment in the lab
• Involved with training of Fungi Technicians during inoculation
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment, materials and media for daily tasks
• Ensure work instructions and SOPs are adhered to
• Maintain and organize database of cultures and back-up cultures
• Recognize problems within the lab, identify causes and determine solutions
• Responsible observing and enforcing Laboratory SOP’s during the inoculation and culturing processes to aid in production while adhering to laboratory methodologies.
• Keep culture plates, slurries, and slants tubes up to date (less than 6 months)
• Communicate with Lab Manager daily to coordinate upcoming lab tasks re: inoculation needs
• Generally ensure optimal operation of lab
• Make sure cultures are replicated, up to date, and ready for production

Reports To

Laboratory Manager

Job Requirements

•Minimum University degree in microbiology OR equivalent 2 to 3 years’ experience working in a laboratory setting

•Experience conducting aseptic laboratory work.

•Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

•Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work under minimal supervision.

•Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Ability to work well within a team or independently.

•Work well in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

•Proven ability to effectively use MS Office, Excel.

Work Conditions

•Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, squatting and bending

•Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

•Hazards associated with the trade