What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Technician position at Actalent?
Description:
Conducts laboratory testing on human specimens and food for the purpose of disease diagnosis and treatment or surveillance. Ensures results are accurate and timely and that work is conducted under best laboratory practice and in compliance with CLIA regulations and other regulatory agency requirements as appropriate. Adheres to all laboratory safety and security policies.
Perform diagnostic testing for identification of agents of infectious diseases and bioterrorism using conventional microbiological and molecular methods.
Instrumentation and Technology:
• Perform routine use of the following equipment including calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting:
o thermo cyclers
o DNA sequencers
o MALDI-TOF
o Microscopes
o Automated culture instruments
o Sensititre
o Other molecular platforms
Skills:
aseptic technique, microbiology, laboratory, media prep, clinical laboratory testing
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or more in Microbiology
AND
1 year of Lab experience
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities:
Description:Conducts laboratory testing on human specimens and food for the purpose of disease diagnosis and treatment or surveillance. Ensures results are accurate and timely and that work is conducted under best laboratory practice and in compliance with CLIA regulations and other regulatory agency requirements as appropriate. Adheres to all laboratory safety and security policies. Perform diagnostic testing for identification of agents of infectious diseases and bioterrorism using conventional microbiological and molecular methods. Perform routine use of the following equipment including calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting:o thermo cyclers o DNA sequencerso MALDI-TOFo Microscopeso Automated culture instrumentso Sensititre o Other molecular platformsSkills:aseptic technique, microbiology, laboratory, media prep, clinical laboratory testingAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Bachelors degree or more in Microbiology AND 1 year of Lab experience Experience Level:Intermediate Level About Actalent: Actalent connects passion with purpose.Salary : $20 - $21
