Microbiology Technician – Omaha, NE

Salary Range: $18.00/hr
Type: Contract to perm (6-9 month conversion)
Shift options are the following:
Fri-Tu 12PM-9PM
Tu-Sat 2PM-1030PM 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
  

• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload
  

• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing
  

• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
  

• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
  

• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
  

• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with policies/procedures and customer requirements
  

• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures
  

• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
  

• Share information in an open, and timely manner
  

• Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation within the teams’ goals.
  

• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
  

• Responsible for the completion of required training

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
  

• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
  

• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
  

• Ability to travel is preferred
  

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
  

• Temperature varies from hot to cold
  

• Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks
  

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefit options with our client once you convert to permanent headcount: 

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  

• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  

• Group Medical
  

• Tuition Reimbursement
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts
  

• Dental
  

• Paid Holidays and Time Off
  

• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

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