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Position Summary:
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Key Responsibilities:
Reports to the QA Coordinator. Provides laboratory support services including decontamination of waste, preparation of sterile microbiological culture media, reagents, supplies, glassware and utensils. Operates, maintains and monitors the equipment necessary for the preparation of culture media, supplies, tools and instruments. Keep records of these activities. If out of range or there are any issues, report the nonconformance to the QA Coordinator and participate in the investigation if required. Follows and contributes to the laboratory quality assurance system and safety management system.
Required Education & Experience:
- Experience in microbiology or chemistry or in a laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of general laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
- Experience in preparing media, decontamination of waste, sterilization of supplies and cleaning of glassware.
- Experience in preparing media, decontamination of waste, sterilization of supplies and cleaning of glassware.
- Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory
- Knowledge of preparation of media and reagents.
- Knowledge of sterilization techniques.
- Knowledge of quality assurance procedures including ISO/IEC 17025.