Sr. Media Tech

Internal Only

Position Summary

The Senior Technician is a production support position in Media Production with a primary responsibility of planning and executing the production of long term antibiotic stocks, base broths, and other reagents. Secondary functions include periodically assisting in the production of Vitek susceptibility and identification media, providing expert guidance to Media Technicians on technical topics and production activities associated with AMDS. Tertiary functions include providing on-the-job training to incoming Media Technicians, scheduling of products in MES and SAP, as well as undertaking other projects as needed.

Primary Duties

• Maintain FEFO for all long-term stocks, broths and chemical components.
• Perform and document all manufacturing steps and verification as described in company procedures/policies for the following b, but not limited to:
• a. Ensure Media and/or sub component preparation is completed in a timely manner for prompt product delivery to pour station based on production schedule
• b. Filtrations – including checks to ensure that correct filters are used according to policy/procedure
• c. Verify that all media and chemicals are appropriately labeled and stored based on all regulatory and Master Formulary specifications
• d. Perform daily equipment operation including kettles, scales, ph Meters, stir plates, mixers, autoclaves, Steris washers, and Clean-In-Place (CIP) operation
• e. Calibrations, daily maintenance, and cleaning of instruments, scales and meters as needed.
• f. Media dispense setup (verifying the pump dispense volume, placing the dispense head and verifying connections and bag numbering to avoid switched wells, perform pump and dispense head verifications in MES)
• Maintain chemical and equipment log books; retain records according to departmental procedures.
• Provide expert knowledge of departmental procedures and consistently uphold all company policies. Ensure that all procedures reflect the current methods used by teammates. Develop and write new procedures as needed.
• Report scheduling or availability issues with product planned for manufacture in MES to management or scheduler.
• Provide expert guidance with end of lot documentation review for Device History Record - Master Formulary and Long Term Antibiotic Stock or Reagent Master Formularies.
• Participate in new product development, re-development of existing products, and assist with new product transition to production from R&D and Industrialization as required. Attend periodic interdepartmental meetings to represent the needs of the department.
• Reasonable, reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 3 years of experience Wet chemistry and/or bench work

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Sciencetic Field Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Communicates instructions clearly and effectively
• Troubleshooting issues to identify and resolve problems efficiently
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently
• Informing others by sharing clear, timely information to ensure alignment.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory equipment for industrial and analytical scale

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. Yes
• May be required to work extended/overtime