Laboratory Technician (Healthcare)
We are currently looking to add a Laboratory Technician to our team in San Diego. We're seeking a detail-oriented individual with a background in biology, virology or microbiology to help with cell culture, media preparation, and quality control.
In this role you will be responsible for maintenance and production of high quality viral and bacterial materials in support of San Diegos manufacturing activities. If you're passionate about science and ready to grow your career, we want to hear from you!
Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
What can I expect in this role?
In this position, you will work Monday-Friday regular day time business hours.
Some key duties in this role include:
Provide support during manufacturing process of viruses and bacteria.
Assist with general cell culture for production of viruses in tissue culture.Preparing media and solutions.Assist with running assays for quality control.Monitor various laboratory equipment including freezers, refrigerators and incubators. Record temperature, pressure, and CO2 gas levels.Maintain documentation in accordance with Quality Assurance.Route records for appropriate review signatures and maintain files of completed records.General clerical and administrative tasks including scanning, sorting, and filing documents.Assist with routine laboratory maintenance and cleaning.
Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the worlds leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.
What can we offer you?
Glad you asked!
We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few. In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.
What makes you a good fit?
Our goal is finding the right individual for our team we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.
Here is what we are looking for:
Education/Experience
Bachelors degree in Biology, Virology, Microbiology or related field required.Previous laboratory experience preferred.Knowledge of aseptic technique and basic laboratory facilities and equipment.Competent in proper pipetting techniques and experience in serial dilutions, dilution factors, and calculation of final dilutions.Basic understanding of the scientific method and scientific notation.Strong attention to detail.
If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!
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