Microbiology Pathogens Laboratory Technician

Find your future at National Beef 

National Beef of Dodge City, Kansas is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Microbiology/Pathogens Laboratory Technician.  With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move 

Competitive Wages and Benefits:

• Family-friendly benefits including Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Employee meat purchase program

Microbiology/Pathogens Laboratory Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follows instructions on project methodology from laboratory management staff

• Ensures correctness and accuracy of information presented to Food Safety Center on samples

• Makes note of any sample and chain of custody differences in appropriate sample discrepancy logbook

• Efficiently performs tasks with a focus on speed and accuracy, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high quality and productivity standards in all assigned duties

• Run tests as specified for National Beef and as directed by laboratory management

• Inputs all data and information from received samples into electronic data base system

• Prints and fills out required paperwork for samples received during shift

• Responsible for following all policies, procedures, and protocols as approved by upper management for sample setup

• Read tests results on all samples being analyzed

• Checks completed paperwork for accuracy and as a part of the dual check program will check other technicians work before turning it in

• Assists the inventory clerk, when needed, with the receiving of incoming supplies, recording of data into receiving logbook(s) and stocking

• Inspects all received supplies making note of the condition, lot numbers, and expiration dates in the appropriate supply usage log

• Assists with the daily monitoring of temperature accuracy and records all temperatures for incubators, refrigerators, and freezers on log-sheet

• Enters results and prints completed reports for issuance while maintaining accuracy of all data outlined in the reports

• Issues completed reports for received samples to appropriate customers

• Properly implements all procedure modifications as outlined by laboratory management staff

• Directs all question concerning reports to a member of laboratory management staff

• Completes media growth and sterility quality assurance controls 

• Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of testing supplies

• Completes supply re-order log for needed supplies

• Ensures specified daily housekeeping duties are performed

• Responsible for completing weekly housekeeping tasks and log sheet

• Utilizes any available time to cross train in other areas

• Assists laboratory technicians in other areas in day to day duties when time permits or when needed 

• Responsible for maintaining accurate records for quality system traceability

• Ensures all decontamination steps for all samples that have been completed

• Completes all environmental quality assurance checks

• Carries out necessary testing as outlined by laboratory management for any pending results that have been determined by other team members

• Performs and completes any other duties assigned by FSCML management staff

This position is a safety sensitive position.  This is an On-Site position.

Qualified Candidates for the Microbiology/Pathogens Laboratory Technician should posses the following:

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalence with some college background or an Associate's degree – College degree preferred

• Good written/oral communication skills in English   

• Self-Starter while being a team player

• Ability to handle multi-tasking – not afraid to get dirty

• Excellent organizational skills which allows for multitasking is a must

• Previous laboratory experience or science related course work preferred (must provide credentials/college completed course work)

• Excellent customer service skills with all levels- Upper management, Vendors, and production employees

• Must possess computer skills in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook/email)

• Schedule flexibility, including additional hours and weekends as needed

• Must be willing to be cross trained in many facets of laboratory work

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.

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