Laboratory Technician II

Ponca City Development Authority•Ponca City, OK

20h

About The Position

For more information regarding this position, please contact Log10 [email protected] Job Purpose: A Mid-Level Position that Supports the Lab Through the Completion of Standard Laboratory Job Duties Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in all general laboratory activities including, but not limited to: ▪ Logging in client samples, checking Analytical Request Forms and Sample Traceability Forms and delivery of materials to the laboratory ▪ Media and reagent preparation ▪ Cleaning and sanitation of labware, equipment, lab areas, etc. ▪ Sample and waste disposal ▪ Processing and plating of environmental samples (sponges and swabs) and product samples on Petrifilm media and pour plate methodology ▪ Preparation and processing samples and media ▪ Conducting water activity (aw) & pH analyses ▪ Under supervision, performance of routine, preventative maintenance on equipment ▪ Understanding and operation of PCR (BAX) equipment ▪ Monitoring, verification, and calibration activities ▪ Equipment temperature checks ▪ Balance checks ▪ Environmental & water sampling ▪ Completion of daily and weekly checklists as assigned by Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on duty ▪ Inventory of laboratory media and consumables Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on duty, other analyses according to the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, Test Methods, and Work Instructions Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on duty, generation of Lab Reports and creation or update of basic Test Methods or Work Instructions Accurate completion of technical records Reporting of non-conformances to the Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on Duty and under assistance, assisting in Correction or CAPA investigations and the completion of corrections or corrective actions Following all activities and procedures as established in the ISO 17025 standard, Good Laboratory Practices program and Log10 Quality Management System. Under supervision, assisting in activities related to probiotic production, fermentation, and research projects Other Duties as Required

Requirements

AA degree or equivalent
Intermediate Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Direction and Maintain a Laboratory Notebook
Good Written & Verbal Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Able to Work Independently
Able to Make Sound Decisions
Positive Attitude and Ability to Work as Part of a Team
At least 2 years’ experience in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Laboratory, Biology, Chemistry, Food Safety, Quality Assurance or Quality Control with laboratory functions
Ability to Stand for Extended Periods of Time
Ability to Lift 25lbs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in all general laboratory activities including, but not limited to: Logging in client samples, checking Analytical Request Forms and Sample Traceability Forms and delivery of materials to the laboratory
Media and reagent preparation
Cleaning and sanitation of labware, equipment, lab areas, etc.
Sample and waste disposal
Processing and plating of environmental samples (sponges and swabs) and product samples on Petrifilm media and pour plate methodology
Preparation and processing samples and media
Conducting water activity (aw) & pH analyses
Under supervision, performance of routine, preventative maintenance on equipment
Understanding and operation of PCR (BAX) equipment
Monitoring, verification, and calibration activities
Equipment temperature checks
Balance checks
Environmental & water sampling
Completion of daily and weekly checklists as assigned by Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on duty
Inventory of laboratory media and consumables
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on duty, other analyses according to the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, Test Methods, and Work Instructions
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on duty, generation of Lab Reports and creation or update of basic Test Methods or Work Instructions
Accurate completion of technical records
Reporting of non-conformances to the Laboratory Manager, Culture Collection Manager, or Supervisor on Duty and under assistance, assisting in Correction or CAPA investigations and the completion of corrections or corrective actions
Following all activities and procedures as established in the ISO 17025 standard, Good Laboratory Practices program and Log10 Quality Management System.
Under supervision, assisting in activities related to probiotic production, fermentation, and research projects
Other Duties as Required