Microbiology Lab Assistant

3688 Kinsman Blvd., Madison WI

Description

Full Time and Part Time opportunities avaialable! - No previous laboratory experience is required - Great fit for applicants with previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, food industry, food service, retail, or other fast-paced environments - Works in a laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Job Duties: - Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed - Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending - Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature - Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required - Sterilize materials needed for analysis. Autoclave plates before discarding - Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client - Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence - Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis - Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process - Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized - Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required - Adhere to all safety policies - Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system - Perform other related tasks as needed