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Actalent

4d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must prepare samples, apply aseptic techniques, maintain media, conduct quality control, ensure safety, and be flexible with shifts, while adhering to protocols and managing priorities.
  • You will prepare samples, apply aseptic techniques, maintain media, manage inventory, conduct quality control, and ensure a safe, efficient lab environment while following procedures and training.

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.
  • Have to be open to working 2nd shift and overnights as well as weekends.
  • Flexible on start and end times.

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

Is this a remote position?

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

Are there flexible working hours?

Yes, you must be open to working 2nd shift, overnights, and weekends, and flexibility on start and end times is required.

What types of samples will I be preparing?

You will prepare samples for testing food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.

What safety protocols must I follow?

You must adhere to strict safety guidelines to protect yourself and others when working with hazardous chemicals and microbiological pathogens.

Will I have opportunities for growth in this position?

Yes, the lab offers numerous opportunities for continuous learning and career development in microbiology.

How important is teamwork in this role?

Teamwork and communication are key, as you will work closely with a collaborative team of scientists and technicians.

Is attention to detail crucial for this job?

Yes, precision is essential in a microbiology lab to ensure reliable results, so careful following of protocols and accurate data recording are required.

Can I request accommodations for the application process?

Yes, if you need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, you can email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for options.

What do I need to do to maintain a clean and safe work environment?

You will be required to perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring all activities are conducted in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.

Does Actalent promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Actalent is committed to diversity and inclusion, which are embedded into the culture to support equity and success for all employees.

Actalent

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