Microbiology Lab Technician
Primus Group
- Location
- Onsite (Santa Maria, CA)
- Compensation
- $21 - $22/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
PrimusLabs is a food safety testing and data services company serving the produce industry. This role involves performing microbiological laboratory duties such as sample processing, media preparation, and quality assurance checks.
Skills
Full job details
We are seeking a microbiological laboratory technician to join our team-oriented environment of food professionals. This individual will be responsible for various laboratory duties, including sample processing, media preparation, collection, data entry, and more.
Responsibilities:
•Process incoming samples
•Accurately record detailed data
•Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks of the lab
•Use of lab equipment (e.g. scales, autoclaves)
•Clean glassware, laboratory areas, and utensils
•Media preparation
•Perform pipetting and serial dilutions
•Retrieve samples from various locations, as needed
•All other duties assigned by management
Requirements
•Laboratory skills, including aseptic technique a plus, but not required
•Ability to multi-task & adapt to a changing fast-paced environment required
•Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office
•Excellent verbal and written skills
•Clean DMV record
•Flexible schedule with availability to work weekends, evenings, and overtime
•Strong math skills
•Ability to lift 35 lbs.
•Self-motivated, with excellent work ethic
•Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
•Science background a plus
•Professional skills a plus
Starting Hourly rate at $21-$22/hr.