Lab Technician

Title: Lab TechnicianPay Rate: $17-20/hr. DOEEmployment Type: Full-time; 6-month contractShift/Schedule: DayLocation: Willow Island, WV 26134Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Lab Technician to work on-site with our client, the world's largest roducer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.Responsibilities:he Lab Assistant provides support to the Fermentation Pilot Plant by playing a key role in the execution of fermentation experiments. S/he will prepare and maintain the pilot plant materials, equipment, instrumentation and glassware. The Assistant is an essential member of the pilot plant team and requires the ability to provide reliable and timely support to the operation of the unit. The successful candidate will use excellent attention to detail when performing tasks through multi-tasking and multi-functional organization. After a training period, the colleague will be expected to act with moderate supervision.The team will rely on the Lab Assistant to provide reliable support for the execution of fermentation experiments. This involves assembling the materials required for the fermentation runs, including raw materials from the provided recipes, and the preparation of supplementary items such as glassware, tubing, and filtration equipment. The operation of associated laboratory equipment is also involved, such as autoclaves, pumps, mixers, and weigh scales.The Assistant will maintain a high level of housekeeping within the entire pilot plant. S/he will maintain the inventory of supplies associated with the role; ensure the reliability and timely maintenance of equipment; and assist with general pilot plant and lab work tasks, including the use of lab instruments.Works in conjunction with the Fermentation Pilot Plant team with moderate supervisionTimely executes duties to ensure effective implementation of fermentation experimenMaintains housekeeping responsibilities in the Fermentation Pilot Plant, includingroutine cleaning of counters, windows, sinks, walls, windows, and floorsAssist with set up and break down/cleaning of fermentation bioreactorsPrepares materials from provided recipes for fermentationPrepares reagents, solutions, and samplesCleans and stores glasswareIs responsible for sanitizing, and reassembling bottles and transfersMaintains inventory of supplies associated with the roleAssists in ensuring the reliability of equipment and timely maintenanceAssists with general pilot plant and lab work tasks, including the use of lab instrumentsQualifications: High School degree or equivalent is required.Associate Degree or equivalent experience in Biology, Microbiology or Life Sciences is preferredExcellent attention to detailMulti-tasking as performing dutiesMulti-functional organizational abilitiesOperation of laboratory equipment, such as autoclaves, pH meters, pumping andmixing equipment and weigh scalesAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, standard operatingprocedures and corporate policy manuals.PC literate with an understanding of MS Office 365 and Web-based applicationsWe need hard working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. US citizens, Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to work Corp to Corp or to sponsor H-1B visas currently. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).By submitting your resume, you are explicitly consenting to receive communications from our organization via text message. Rest assured all our texts are sent by real people and we look forward to a conversation with you about this job!Check out all our jobs at https://tekberry.com/search-jobs/