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BD (Tissuemed Ltd) · 1 day ago

Lab Tech

Sparks, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.70/hr - $35.20/hr

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, and they are seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician. The role involves applying scientific principles to maintain lab supplies, prepare media, and operate lab equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Health CareHospitalMedicalMedical Device

Responsibilities

Check ROH availability and order as necessary, (peptone; dyes, & chemicals etc) Maintain inventory control of reagents, supplements

Provide support with inventory control of reference standards

Bio-hazardous Waste handling

Prepare various types of Media – Agars & Broths

Maintain inventory of prep area lab supplies – glassware, sample containers, weigh boats, pipettes, tubes, etc

Pull materials to be weighed – staging

Wash glassware

Run Autoclaves and pH meters – daily and monthly logs

Communicate with Supervisor for equipment/product issues

Follow prep sheets for exact weighing and preparing of media

Monthly water bath maintenance

Maintain stock media and Water blanks

Keep Prep lab GMP compliant and audit ready - Maintain a clean lab environment

Cooking media on burners

Ability to follow detail-oriented tasks in a timely manner

Able to organize and prioritize daily workload

Have working laboratory knowledge

Following proper PPE, aseptic technique and safety requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory knowledgeMedia preparationPH meter operationInventory controlProblem solvingMath skillsTeamworkAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Check ROH availability and order as necessary, (peptone; dyes, & chemicals etc) Maintain inventory control of reagents, supplements

Provide support with inventory control of reference standards

Bio-hazardous Waste handling

Prepare various types of Media – Agars & Broths

Maintain inventory of prep area lab supplies – glassware, sample containers, weigh boats, pipettes, tubes, etc

Pull materials to be weighed – staging

Wash glassware

Run Autoclaves and pH meters – daily and monthly logs

Communicate with Supervisor for equipment/product issues

Follow prep sheets for exact weighing and preparing of media

Monthly water bath maintenance

Maintain stock media and Water blanks

Keep Prep lab GMP compliant and audit ready - Maintain a clean lab environment

Cooking media on burners

Ability to follow detail-oriented tasks in a timely manner

Able to organize and prioritize daily workload

Have working laboratory knowledge

Following proper PPE, aseptic technique and safety requirements

Full time on-site lab position

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Problem solving abilities within a fast-paced environment

Must follow written and verbal communication and be able to communicate effectively with others

Must have good organizational skills and be able to multi-task

Must be capable of thinking independently and have a great attention to detail

Capable of math and computer skills

Operates under minimal supervision and schedules own work within the team

Communicates well with others - questions to be referred to Microbiologists, Group Leaders and/or Supervisor

Must be able to handle a fast-paced work environment and be on your feet most of the day as well as able to lift around 10lbs or so for inventory maintenance

Associates degree or BS in related field preferred

Typical degree in Biological Sciences and/or Microbiology

Lab experience preferred