Microbiology Technician -Sample Prep

Purpose (Objective): The incumbent prepares sample for processing and maintains documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedures. Main activities: ▪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