Microbiology Lab Technician

Microbiology Lab Technician - Emerging Technology Center

Job Description

As a Lab Technician at the Emerging Technology Center, you will be supporting our research and development unit using your scientific skills. You will be joining a team of scientists whose primary objective is to create customized solutions to improve animal health.

The work at the ETC comprises microbiological, molecular biology, and immunological research, there will be multiple opportunities for cross-training within the team.

Responsibilities of the position

• Apply aseptic techniques and follow standard operating procedures for workload in a daily basis
• Sterilize glassware and materials for routine lab work
• Perform routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and waste disposal.
• Maintain media and reagents needed for daily work
• Order, receive, and stock materials, supplies, and equipment for laboratory use
• Maintain inventory of biological samples received
• Culture viable pathogenic and nonpathogenic stock bacterial and yeast cultures
• Enumerate bacteria, yeast by following standard microbiological procedures
• Perform quality control of bacteria and yeast by inoculating control organisms.
• Perform quality monitoring of equipment by taking incubator temperatures, running biological indicators, running media controls, etc.
• Record results, in a timely manner, in pre-made spreadsheets and forms
• Operate laboratory equipment including autoclave, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, pH meter, and microscopes.
• Assist team with managing work priorities to accomplish team goals
• Perform work in a safe, aseptic environment to avoid sample, worker, and environmental contamination.
• Complete required safety trainings

Additional responsibilities can include:

• Perform Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and run electrophoresis
• Library preparation for sequencing
• Continuous culture fermentation

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Requirements:

• BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field preferred
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
• Broad knowledge of microbiological procedures and handling of biological material
• Mathematics skill to make calculations including metric weights, volumes, molar solutions.
• Ability and passion for hands-on laboratory work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in learning new laboratory techniques and acquire new skills.
• Microsoft Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and strong problem-solving skills

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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