Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Core Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Purpose and Scope

Under limited supervision, performs general laboratory tasks such as preparation of media, sample log in and general laboratory equipment maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing a wide variety of laboratory tasks including washing and drying glass ware and distributing to appropriate locations within the Microbiology labs.
• Prepare solutions and reagents, media, components for sterilization.
• Autoclave supplies and materials in the lab.
• General laboratory record keeping and record storage.
• Performs general laboratory cleaning, assist with laboratory order and check-in of laboratory supplies, and perform quality controls.
• Maintains database microorganism reference cultures.
• Provide laboratory support such as maintain instrument use manuals and maintain general use forms and labels.
• Maintain incubators, refrigerators, autoclave, freezers, lab water system, and dispose of biohazardous waste and samples.
• Perform test procedures such as water testing, residual detergents testing, and pipette calibration. Perform test procedures such as water testing and sampling, components testing, environmental monitoring read and pipette calibration.
• Transport samples between TOLMAR facilities.
• Review TOC/Conductivity data from Water Systems.
• Log in samples into laboratory tracking software.
• Enter Microbiology data into Microbiology trending system.
• Purchase supplies and materials for the lab.
• Manage supplies inventory.
• Participate in required annual hazardous waste training. Hazardous waste involvement may include, but is not limited to container and tank management and inspections, generation of hazardous waste as a part of production or sampling processes and transfer of hazardous waste between lab procedure area, satellite accumulation and storage. Respond to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Knowledge of laboratory science principles.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and laboratory test methods.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team.
• Acceptable MVR and valid driver’s license required.

Core Values

• The Laboratory Technician is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:
• Consistently operate with the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
• Take ownership of your actions, success and setbacks.
• Respect each other and understand that honest collaboration is at the heart of our company success.
• Go the extra mile to make things happen.
• Be committed to all we do and the patients we serve.
• Embrace change with enthusiasm.
• Strive to learn about and understand the needs of customers and patients, and take action with great speed and efficiency no matter the task.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Microbiology or closely related field preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a laboratory environment.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions vary; work may be performed in but is not limited to the aseptic area, mechanical areas, and laboratory.
• Laboratory setting. Will be exposed to bio-hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and pharmaceuticals.
• May require occasional holiday, weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21.00
• Benefits summary: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)