Lab Technician

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Responsibilities

• Product and component bioburden testing
• Environmental monitoring
• Product and component sterility testing
• Bacterial endotoxin testing
• Biological indicator testing
• Cytotoxicity testing
• Genetic microbial identification
• Microbial examination of non-sterile product testing
• Zone of inhibition testing
• Other microbiology testing as required
• Other duties may be assigned
  
  

Qualifications And Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science (microbiology preferred) or related scientific discipline and 1 years of previous laboratory experience.
• Associate’s degree in Biological Science (microbiology preferred) or related scientific discipline and 5 years of previous laboratory experience.
• High school diploma and 8 years of previous laboratory experience.
• Good laboratory skills, along with a working knowledge of laboratory bench methods and equipment.
• Understanding of laboratory instrumentation.
• Computer literacy (database, word processing, spreadsheets, etc…) required for daily activities.
• Good understanding of OSHA requirements, QSRs, GLPs, ISO, AAMI, and FDA Guidelines, as well as any other regulations / requirements as pertaining to the laboratory.
• Must be able to perform daily duties with little incident of error, since errors may have severe regulatory / financial consequences.
• Must have high initiative to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  
  

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

Additional Locations

Work Shift