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Actalent

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Omaha

AI generated summary

  • You must prepare samples, apply aseptic techniques, maintain media, perform quality control, manage inventory, ensure safety, and follow procedures efficiently while keeping accurate records.
  • You will prepare samples, apply aseptic techniques, maintain supplies, conduct quality control, and ensure lab safety and hygiene while following procedures and managing priorities effectively.

Requirements

  • Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemical analyses.
  • Apply aseptic techniques in daily tasks.
  • Maintain media and reagents needed for microbiological testing.
  • Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials required for testing.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
  • Conduct quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
  • Follow assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in line with policies/procedures and customer requirements.
  • Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
  • Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
  • Share information openly and in a timely manner.
  • Assist in managing priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals.
  • Ensure personal and others’ safety within the work area.
  • Complete required training.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemical analyses.
  • Apply aseptic techniques in daily tasks.
  • Maintain media and reagents needed for microbiological testing.
  • Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials required for testing.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
  • Conduct quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
  • Follow assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in line with policies/procedures and customer requirements.
  • Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
  • Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
  • Share information openly and in a timely manner.
  • Assist in managing priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals.
  • Ensure personal and others’ safety within the work area.
  • Complete required training.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, this is a fully on-site position in Omaha, Nebraska.

What are the typical working hours for this position?

The typical shifts are Tuesday-Saturday from 9pm - 5:30am or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 10am - 9pm.

What types of samples will I be working with?

You will be testing beef and poultry samples from local meat processing plants as well as swabs taken from production lines.

What qualifications or skills are required for this position?

The role requires knowledge of established microbiological techniques and methodologies, as well as the ability to apply aseptic techniques in daily tasks.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes, all required training will be provided to ensure you can perform your duties effectively.

What measures are in place to ensure a safe work environment?

The company emphasizes safety by ensuring all activities are performed in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner, as well as maintaining personal and others’ safety within the work area.

What is Actalent's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Actalent is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these principles into their culture through hiring diverse talent and maintaining an inclusive environment.

How does the company handle accommodations for disabilities?

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process due to a disability, you can email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for options.

Actalent

An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Human Resources
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5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent’s global footprint and flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent where and when you need it. We promote consultant engagement through professional development and provide experiences to ensure continuous learning. Our people are the difference. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.