Laboratory Technician 1- Winters
DFA of California
- Location
- Onsite (Winters, CA)
- Compensation
- $20/hr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
DFA of California is a non-profit trade association supporting the dried fruit and tree nut industry. The Laboratory Technician 1 role supports Microbiology and Chemistry departments by preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality assurance in a production environment.
Skills
Microbiology
Chemistry
Aseptic technique
Pipetting
Sample preparation
LIMS
Quality assurance
Laboratory maintenance
Data entry
Sanitation
Time management
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Full job details
Description
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager the Laboratory Technician 1 will be providing support to the Microbiology and Chemistry department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve primarily in a production atmosphere as support.
- Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
- Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
- Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.
- Maintain a professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers, offering assistance when applicable.
- Assists with washing and maintaining lab ware.
- Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
- Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
- Maintains laboratory condition (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
- Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
- Prepares and maintain bacteriological media (i.e.: BPW, LST, TSB, etc.).
- Responsible for sanitation in all areas to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
- Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
- Assist in other assigned duties as needed.
Payrate: $20.00
Schedule: 8:30am-10:30am needs to have flexibility in schedule due to department needs.
Requirements
- A.S or B.S. in Biology and/or Chemistry preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Possess knowledge and demonstrate skills of aseptic technique.
- High attention to detail is a must.
- Strong organizational and time management skills