QC Micro Shift Technician

Job Title: QC Micro Shift Technician

Location: Golden, CO 80401

Duration: 6-12+ months

Pay rate: $25.50/hr

Shift: Job requires working 12 hr shifts, 6AM to 6PM (4Days On, 4Days Off) for 2 weeks, then 6PM to 6AM (4Days On, 4Days Off) for 2 weeks, then repeat cycle.

Job Description

Performs timely and accurate aseptic sampling and processing of samples throughout the brewing, fermenting, conditioning and packaging functions.

Aseptically prepares and dispenses microbiological media into plates or bottles.

Processes samples using asceptic techniques onto filters, plate and liquid media, incubates samples per specification for consistent growth and analyses of microorganisms. The large number of samples processed (> 250,000 annually) requires critical attention to methods and conditions.

Inputs all sampling location and times into the Micro-Quality databases in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintains a safe clean, sterile laboratory work envirionment. This includes daily maintennance, cleaning and sterilizing of sampling bottles, equipment (sterile filtration appaatus, autoclaves, incubators, etc.) tools, and work areas.

Requires extensive walking and standing in wet-cold, hot-dry dusty areas.

Must lift and carry samples from process areas (25+lbs).

Qualification

Knowledge of microbiological evaluation, techniques and methodologies typically accquired through a 4- year degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or other life sciences; or 3-5 years hands-on experience in a microbiology or biochemical laboratory.

Practical knowledge and usage of laboratory equipment including, microscopes, Millipore filtration, autoclaves, incubators (aerobic and anaerobic), pH meters, and media preparation and dispensing equipment.

Microbiology: Sound conceptual knowledge of aseptic sampling, processing, and microorganism development.