Job Details

Job title             :          Laboratory Technician II

Client                :          Food Manufacturing Company

Duration           :        6 months with possibilities of an extension

Location           :        Plymouth, MN 55447

Shift                  :       1st shift (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Description:

·The Laboratory Technician will conduct day to day tasks supporting a molecular biology and fermentations R&D teams.

·Once trained, the technician will be expected to keep up with daily activities which will include, along with other general support duties, media and plate preparation, restocking of lab supplies, cleaning and sterilization of glassware, collecting and autoclaving waste, and maintaining the lab support areas of the lab.

·The preferred candidate will have some lab experience and a good understanding of sterile techniques and excellent biosafety behaviors.

·It will also be important to have good basic math skills and an ability to operate day to day under minimal direct supervision.

·Technicians will also perform standard upkeep and cleaning protocols on multiple pieces of scientific equipment and become familiar with their general function.

·This position will include some rotational weekend work, typically collecting samples for other scientists.

Education:

·High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications :

·Four years of related work experience.

·Proven working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and management ISO 17025 accreditations or standards

Preferred Qualifications :

·Three or more years of experience within a laboratory or food manufacturing environment.

·Must have at least 2-4 years of lab experience.

·Must have basic Microsoft Office suite experience including Excel.

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