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Microbiology Technician - Food Science Center

Merieux NutriSciences Corp

  • Crete, IL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized. Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed.

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    LocationCrete, IL

    Description

    • Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
    • Record findings on worksheet for verification
    • Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked
    • Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed
    • Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process
    • Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
    • Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature
    • Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required
    • Sterilize materials needed for analysis. Autoclave plates before discarding
    • Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client
    • Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence
    • Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities
    • Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis
    • Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
    • Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
    • Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required
    • Adhere to all safety policies
    • Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system
    • Perform other related tasks as needed

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