Microbiology Laboratory Technician (Waretown, NJ) in Ocean Township, New Jersey at Garden State Laboratories

About the role:

Garden State Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician for our Microbiology department, working 37.5 hours per week. The Laboratory Technician will report to the Microbiology Supervisor at our Jersey Shore Lab located in Waretown, NJ. Weekend availability is required for this position. The typical schedule runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; however, the ending time might vary depending on when the scheduled work is completed. Weekend shifts occur about once or twice a month, are variable in time, and usually last less than 2 hours each day.

We offer competitive wages and benefits, including medical, vision, and dental plan options; life insurance; voluntary disability and additional life insurance plans; 401k, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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What you'll do:

The primary responsibility of the Laboratory Technician includes:

• Preparing media
• Recording temperatures
• Receiving samples
• Logging sample data into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Analyzing samples utilizing approved EPA and Standard Methods
• Reading and recording sample results
• Laboratory maintenance (washing glassware, discarding samples, general housekeeping, and other tasks as needed)
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor or manager to meet short-term departmental needs.

Qualifications:

Experience & Education Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in science is preferred, but not required.
• Laboratory experience, preferably in Microbiology techniques, is desired.
• Garden State Laboratories provides training to all new hires.

Job Skills

• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• Communication and multitasking skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)