Microbiology Technician

Purpose (Objective):The incumbent prepares samples for processing and maintains documentation of process to facilitate testing procedures. Main activities: ●Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending ●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 ●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 ●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 ●Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample ●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