Lab Technician – Madison, WI
Company: Mérieux NutriSciences
Location: 3688 Kinsman Blvd, Madison, WI 53704
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday | Start: 10:30 AM | End: When all samples are processed
Pay: $19.50/hr (concrete)

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

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

Maintain clean laboratory by discarding waste and cleaning and sanitizing countertops, walls, floors, shelves, equipment, sinks, water baths etc using cleaning solvents.
Maintain clean laboratory by properly storing chemicals, reagents and supplies. Maintain adequate stock of these materials.
Clean and decontaminate equipment, glassware, metal instruments, sinks, water baths, tables, and test panels, using solvents, water, acetone bath, and cloth or hot-air drier, brushes, and rags, etc.
Prepare and use cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Perform quality control checks such as temperature checks, balance verification or detergent residue testing as required by department leadership.
Assist other laboratory personnel performing testing procedures as instructed by department leadership.
Maintain equipment, supplies and instrumentation in working order to perform
necessary preventative maintenance for operating departments.
Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
Ensure a safe working environment for laboratory.
Participate in audits.
Maintain inventory, rotate supply, discard expired dry, refrigerated and frozen materials and retain as directed by department leadership.
Completes assigned tasks under supervision of department leadership, while working with team to accomplish department goals
Perform opening and closing duties as assigned department leadership.
Clean glassware and other containers and return to laboratory for use.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Education Requirement: High school Diploma or Equivalent with 1 year of laboratory experience required, Bachelors degree in Microbiology or related field preferred.

Work Environment: The incumbent works in a laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory. Safety equipment of gloves, laboratory coat and eyeglasses may need to be worn depending on the testing process. The incumbent may use the autoclave daily to complete the analysis process. Continuous lifting of analysis materials weighing up to 50 pounds are necessary to transport media materials. The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position. The incumbent should be able to detect slight variation in shades of colors.

Apply on Indeed or on our website at: https://mxns.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/8636?c=mxns

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Will you now or in the future require employer visa sponsorship?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Madison, WI 53704 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Merieux NutriSciences

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