Mérieux NutriSciences - North America · 13 hours ago
Lab Technician
Visalia, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $20.50/hrMérieux NutriSciences is a global leader in food safety and public health, committed to making food systems safer and healthier. They are seeking a Lab Technician to prepare samples for processing, conduct various analyses, and maintain documentation to support laboratory operations.
Food and BeverageHealth CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Prepares sample for processing and maintains documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedures
Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
Record findings on worksheet for verification
Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked
Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed
Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process
Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature
Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required
Sterilize materials needed for analysis. Autoclave plates before discarding
Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client
Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence
Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities
Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis
Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required
Adhere to all safety policies
Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system
Perform other related tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
No previous laboratory experience is required - we will provide full training
Basic knowledge of lab science to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results
Basic knowledge of personal computers to accurately enter testing data and results
Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment
Planning skills to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time
Analytical skills to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism
General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System to process client data
Physical dexterity for manipulating samples
Ability to detect slight variation in shades of colors
Ability to lift analysis materials weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to spend extended time in a standing position
Adhere to all safety policies
Participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required
Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis
Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required
Sterilize materials needed for analysis
Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client
Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence
Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature
Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed
Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process
Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked
Record findings on worksheet for verification
Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
Preferred
4 year science degree preferred
Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, food industry, food service, or retail
Company
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America
Mérieux NutriSciences is a global food safety and quality partner — offering testing, labeling, auditing, consulting, sensory, training and research services to the food & nutrition industry.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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