US - Lab Technician - Microbia -

Hello

My name is Vaibhav and I am a Recruitment Professional with Select Source International a global staffing agency.

I am reaching out today because I came across your resume on Monster and I believe your experience and skill set would make you an ideal candidate for a Lab Technician Microbia role that I am looking to fill in Lexington MA 02421.

Please review the job description I have provided below and if you are interested reach out to me at: . I am available anytime from 8:30 am 5:30 pm CST. You may also reply to this email by providing me with the best contact number and time frame for me to give you a call.

These positions do move fast so time is of the essence. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Job Title: Lab Technician Microbia

Location: 60 Westview Street Lexington MA 02421

Duration: 03 months (with opportunity for extension)

Shift: 1^st Shift (8am 4pm MF)

Top 3 Skills/Requirements:

• Communication and Teamwork
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Job Description:

• The main responsibilities for the position are fermenter preparation assembly medium preparation fermentation monitoring sampling sample processing DNA extraction and sequencing preparation.

Fermentation Responsibilities include:

• Clean setup maintain and operate benchscale fermenters.
• Fermenter sampling and data logging.
• Prepare media and stock solutions in support of fermentation experiments.
• Monitoring fermentation process report deviations and observations to senior team members.
• Performs other laboratory housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Analytics Responsibilities include:

• Prepare fermentation samples to transfer to analytics team.
• Communicate with team members for schedule of sampling and sample processing.
• Prepare reagents for sample processing.

Microbiome Responsibilities include:

• Conduct DNA extraction and sequencing preparation.

Qualifications/Experience:

• B.S. or Associates degree in Biology Chemistry or a related field. Previous work experience in Biotechnology highly desirable.
• Experience using standard lab equipment (e.g. pH meter stir plate).
• Understanding of biology and microbiology techniques preferred.
• Display strong attention to detail and strictly follow all safety and lab regulations.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds of weight.
• The ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize multiple work activities with varying deadlines.
• A familiarity with common chemistry laboratory equipment such as pipettes volumetric glassware and working in a chemical hood.
• Experience in multistep sample preparation procedures.
• Experience in following written protocols without deviation to ensure reproducibility of data.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of basic computer skills including MS Office platforms such as Excel Word and PowerPoint.