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