Microbiology Technician

Microbiology Technician – Omaha, NE

Salary Range: $18.00/hr
Type: Contract to perm (6-9 month conversion)
Shift options are the following:
Monday – Friday Shift:
  10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
Tuesday – Saturday Shifts:
   12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

   9:00 PM – 5:30 AM

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES


Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload
Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing
Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with policies/procedures and customer requirements
Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures
Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
Share information in an open, and timely manner
Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation within the teams’ goals.
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
Responsible for the completion of required training

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


High School diploma or GED
Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
Ability to travel is preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
Temperature varies from hot to cold
Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefit options with our client once you convert to permanent headcount: 


Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Group Medical
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental
Paid Holidays and Time Off
Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program



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