Lab Technician

Company: Emonics, LLC
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

-Role:- Lab Technician
Work Location:- 9330 Zionsville Rd Indiana USA 46077
Location:- NA-US-IN-Indianapolis - 314 (XT61)
Contract
Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Description:-

Seeking a Media Preparation Contract Technician for a media preparation lab. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a team setting under the supervision of a lab member to prepare microbial and plant growth media in a laboratory environment using modern media preparation equipment and aseptic technique. Conducting media preparation using sterilization and dispensing equipment, such as autoclaves or mediaclaves, is a key component of this role and can be learned through on-the-job training. Candidates seeking to operate in a team-based and safety-oriented environment will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities:
--- Fill media orders by weighing media components
--- Operate sterilization equipment including autoclaves, mediaclaves, and filter sterilization
--- Operate aseptic media dispensing equipment including automated liquid handlers and petri dish fillers
--- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace, including regular dishwashing and equipment cleaning
--- Maintain laboratory material inventory
--- Organize and label media components with barcoding system
--- Assemble and sterilize equipment and parts
--- Maintain equipment in a safe and efficient state
--- Communicate with team members to coordinate lab activities
Qualifications:-
--- A minimum of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in scientific field is required
--- Prior laboratory experience, preferably using aseptic technique, such as pipetting sterile media, pouring agar plates, or other operations in sterile enclosures (biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, etc.), is required
--- Good communication and time management skills are essential to this role
--- Ability to use MS Office software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required
Preferred Qualifications:
--- One year or more experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
--- Prior experience working with automated liquid handlers

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