Laboratory Technician, Biosciences
Core
Perform QA/QC tests and support manufacturing operations for microbial inoculants to improve crop production and plant health.
Role type
Laboratory Technician (Biosciences)
Builds
Microbial inoculants for agriculture
Domain
Agriculture / Biosciences
Required skills
sample processing, media preparation, quality control checks, data entry, log/record keeping, bacterial culture techniques, cell-based assay techniques, qPCR, pipetting, serial dilutions, lab equipment operation, glassware sterilization, MS Office 365, MS Databases, spreadsheets
Preferred skills
BA/BS degree in biology, microbiology, or related areas
Responsibilities
Process samples from production to determine viability and shelf life, conduct testing of raw materials, maintain laboratory records and chemical inventory, prepare raw data for submission to supervisor, facilitate a clean lab environment including sanitizing and sterilizing glassware
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC