BIOMERIEUX Looking for Lab Technician- Media Tech 3rd Shift at Hazelwood, Missouri Full Time

Media Tech
Benefits at bioMerieux:
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
11 paid holidays
160 hours of paid time off
Annual bonus
9.5% 401k contribution
Pay: $23/hr

Main Accountabilities:

• Perform and document all work in a safe manner in accordance with the company policy and procedures.
• Perform work as described in company policies and procedures including, but not limited to:
• Accurately prepare media and sub-components in a timely manner. based on production schedule.
• Perform filtration of finished and semi-finished media.
• Verify that all media is appropriately labeled and stored based on all regulatory and Master Formulary specifications.
• Calibration, operation, and cleaning of equipment such as balances, pH meters, steam kettles, peristaltic pumps, and stir plates, as required. Inform management of items in need of repair.
• Accurately deliver and setup finished media according to the production schedule.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment by following the standards in the department 5S guidelines – before, during and after production runs. This includes but not limited to:
• Cleaning and organizing lab workspace.
• Cleaning instrumentation/equipment.
• Sweeping and/or mopping floor as needed.
• Organizing and maintaining workstations according to 5s principles.
• Any unspecified actions required to maintain 5s compliance.
• Use and storage of materials according to Master Formulary specifications and FEFO guidelines.
• Reasonable, reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

Studies/Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required. Degree must be obtained by start date in May of 2024.
  Biology/Chemistry preferred.
• One year industrial or college laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment towards the completion of shared goals.
• Ability to work in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands.
• Excellent time management, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practices, including aseptic technique preferred
• Working knowledge of FDA and ISO guidelines preferred.
• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Additional Information:

• Work involves using computer applications.
• Work involves standing for extended periods of time.
• Work involves handling antibiotics and hazardous materials.
• May be exposed to odors during media production.
• Lab work is performed wearing a hairnet, safety glasses and a lab coat.
• May be required to work extended and/or overtime hours.
• Reasonable, reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Excellent personal hygiene required.
• May be exposed to hot and cold environments.