Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Hunting

Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Pomona, California
Contract type: Full time
  • Handle, process, and analyze produced water samples following established laboratory protocols.
  • Perform aseptic techniques to prevent contamination during sample handling and analysis.
  • Conduct gram-staining procedures and interpret results accurately.
  • Conduct and monitor growth tube experiments to assess microbial activity and document findings.
  • Utilize microscopy to analyze and document microbial samples, including proper digital imaging techniques.
  • Accurately create stock solutions using established standardized protocols and monitor stock solutions to ensure they are devoid of contamination.
  • Prepare and assemble sample collection kits for clientele, ensuring all necessary materials and instructions are included.
  • Assist with tracking and updating laboratory inventory supplies to ensure proper stock levels are maintained.
  • Apply basic biochemistry and microbiology principles to conduct tests and report findings.
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records and document results in compliance with quality control standards.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment, including microscopes, is properly maintained, calibrated, and used according to safety protocols.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Promoting Hunting Health, Safety and Environmental policies, and communicating effective awareness of the risks and hazards to all personnel and maintaining controls necessary for their safety and that of others
  • Performing all duties in accordance with the Company’s Quality Procedures and work Instructions to deliver and maintain the highest standards of quality for all products and services
  • Developing self within role and participate in and develop from training and developmental activities assigned to oneself
  • Understanding Hunting’s service and product offerings
  • Establishing self as a subject matter expert with customer and expert in designated technical/professional discipline
  • Creating and maintaining good working relationships
  • Understanding and using the correct reporting lines
  • Employees are expected to work whatever reasonable hours are necessary to meet the requirements of their job
  • AD hoc duties as reasonably required from time to time.

**The laboratory is set to move from California to Texas in approximately two years. **

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field
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