Bacterial Diagnostics Lab Technician

7 days ago

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Actalent Full time
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This lab tech will be working in the micro diagnostic lab. This lab is the first place where they receive all of the samples from the farmer. These samples range from hair and tissue samples, all the way to urine, feces, and entire deceased animals.

The job of this tech in the lab, is that they have to be able to isolate, characterize, and grow the bacteria that is the problem for the farmer.

Phibro then takes that bacteria and makes a custom vaccine for the farmer to keep the rest of the herd healthy.

The following techniques will be used daily in the lab:

Necropsy:

  • Perform tissue necropsy and gross pathology observation to allow appropriate sample selection for infectious agent isolation.
Bacteriology Bench

  • Receive in and track isolates using electronic laboratory systems.
  • Isolate and identify pathogenic bacteria from clinical specimen.
  • Carry out serotyping and other identification procedures on pathogenic bacteria.
  • Pass pathogenic bacteria in pure culture for autogenous seed.
  • Prepare and store autogenous bacterial seeds.
  • Perform in-vitro antibiotic sensitivity testing.
  • Prepare and Gram stain slides of various organisms.
  • Perform infectious agent characterizations including toxin testing.
Molecular Biology

  • Assist Molecular biologist with PCR procedures.
  • Operate thermocyclers, sequencer and Gel Doc System according to specified protocol.
  • Perform gel electrophoresis as directed.
  • Perform antigen characterization using appropriate assays such as ELISA and Western blots.
Additional Responsibilities

  • Transport media and glassware between warehouse and production areas.
  • Autoclave infectious materials generated in Diagnostics, PCR, and R&D areas.
  • Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
  • Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
  • Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, and high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
  • Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
  • Set up, adjust, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and make recommendations on upgrading.
  • Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing.
  • Perform building security and equipment checks on a rotating weekend basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • Education and/or Experience
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Bachelor of Science degree with 2 or more years of laboratory experience required.

  • Reasoning Ability
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Requires critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.

Complex problem solving to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions and systems analysis to determine how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.


  • Analytical and Communication Skills
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Ability to read, analyze, interpret and correspond in the English language for general business reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and reports.

Ability to apply routine scientific mathematical formulas, statistics, as well as applying scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

  • Physical Demands
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Lift 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to move from place to place in all areas of the lab. Must be able to stand and bend during most of the shift. Requires good hand/eye coordination to perform various tests and good eyesight for calibrations and operation of lab equipment.

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