Lab Technician at The Sunrider Corporation – Midlothian, Texas

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Sunrider is looking for a Lab TechnicianSUMMARY:

Technical and documentation support for the Microbiology lab.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes but not limited to the following.

Logs on incoming samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in logbooks and e-files.

Prepares test samples for microbiological analyses utilizing aseptic techniques. Prepares and sterilizes standard microbiological cultural media.

Accurately documents and maintains necessary paper and electronic data records.

Maintains proper labeling, handling, and storage of microbiological supplies, media, and reagents.

Maintains proper labeling, handling, and storage of microbiological retain samples.

Operates general laboratory equipment such as an autoclave, pipet machine, incubator, analytical scales, etc.

Housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain.

Maintains proper labeling, handling, storage, and disposal of microbiological waste. ∙ Manages time and tasks efficiently.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Association degree (AA) in a scientific discipline from the community or four-year college; High School diploma with two/three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, procedures, and manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from departmental manager/supervisor or other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as percentage determination.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word, Excel, Google Docs and Google Spreadsheets, and Database software.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles (herbal powders). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals (chemicals used to perform microbiological testing) and microorganisms (if PPE and procedures are not followed properly). The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.