Lab Technician

Lab Technician- Microbiology

The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is

accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate for the

successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the

authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities

of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality

system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long

as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is

consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the

practices of the laboratory

Job Duties

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
• Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner
• Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded
• Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner
• Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes "intra" and "inter" departmental employees
• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers
• Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field.
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsive problem solver and action oriented

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fresno,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

About Actalent

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