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Actalent

5d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must prepare samples, apply aseptic techniques, maintain media, conduct quality control, report supplies, ensure safety, and be flexible with shifts and schedules. Completion of training is required.
  • You will prepare samples, maintain media, conduct quality control, manage supplies, and ensure a clean, safe lab environment while adhering to protocols and safety standards.

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 position remote or on-site?

This is a fully on-site position in Omaha, Nebraska.

What shifts will I be expected to work?

You will need to be open to working 2nd shift, overnights, and weekends, with flexibility on start and end times.

What types of tasks will I be responsible for as a Microbiology Technician?

You will be involved in preparing samples, applying aseptic techniques, maintaining media and reagents, conducting quality control monitoring, and more.

Is attention to detail important for this role?

Yes, precision is crucial in a microbiology lab to ensure reliable results, and you’ll need to carefully follow protocols and accurately record data.

What is the work environment like?

The lab atmosphere is fast-paced and interactive, often bustling with activity, and the noise and temperature can vary depending on the equipment and processes in use.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, starting in a microbiology lab provides a solid foundation for future career growth and specialization in the field, along with numerous opportunities to learn new techniques.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Actalent promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through hiring diverse talent, maintaining an inclusive environment, and ensuring growth opportunities for all employees.

Will I need to follow any safety protocols?

Yes, strict safety protocols must be adhered to when working with hazardous chemicals and microbiological pathogens to protect yourself and others.

How is teamwork emphasized in this position?

You will work closely with a team of scientists and technicians, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere to achieve individual and collective goals.

How can I request accommodations during the application process?

You can email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interviewing process due to a disability.

Actalent

An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

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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.