Fermentation Laboratory Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory support, including housekeeping, organization, and maintenance of a clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintain and operate fermenters and associated systems in accordance with established processes, protocols, and safety requirements.
• Prepare solutions and media using established protocols, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and proper documentation.
• Operate laboratory analyzers and instrumentation using established protocols and document results accurately.
• Perform aseptic operations involving Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) organisms in accordance with established procedures.
• Document laboratory operations, equipment use, process conditions, observations, and results in accordance with established documentation practices.
• Execute laboratory and biomanufacturing tasks independently using established processes and protocols.
• Operate high-energy equipment in accordance with established processes, protocols, and safety requirements.

Job requirements

• This position involves working on government projects and requires U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences or related engineering field, or four (4) years of relevant hands-on experience working in a chemical or biological research laboratory or an industrial or manufacturing…
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions, technical procedures, and established protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document laboratory activities, communicate technical observations, and explain technical information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to execute assigned tasks independently in accordance with established processes and protocols.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using a calculator, as well as unit conversions.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety requirements and established procedures for handling biological and chemical materials.
• Ability to problem solve situations that are atypical or occur infrequently.