Microbiology Technician

Purpose (Objective): The incumbent prepares sample for processing and maintains documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedures.
Main activities:
•Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
•Record findings on worksheet for verification
•Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked
•Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed
•Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process
•Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
•Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature
•Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required
•Sterilize materials needed for analysis.

Autoclave plates before discarding
•Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client
•Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence
•Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities
•Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis
•Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
•Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
•Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required
•Adhere to all safety policies
•Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system
•Perform other related tasks as needed