What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiolgy Analyst position at Combe Incorporated?
On-Site in Rantoul, IL - NOT a Remote/Hybrid position
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting the Microbiologist as directed and for general laboratory clean-up, including cleaning of glassware and apparatus.
Experience And Knowledge
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting the Microbiologist as directed and for general laboratory clean-up, including cleaning of glassware and apparatus.
Experience And Knowledge
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Some Microbiology experience preferred
- Good vision
- Legible Handwriting
- Ability to bend, stretch, reach and stoop
- Ability to lift 25 lb overhead
- Ability to work in hot / warm environment
- Ability to walk up/down stairs
- Basic math skills
- Good organizational skills
- Computer data entry
- Ability to follow written directions accurately and precisely
- Clean glassware and apparatus when needed
- Sterilization, waste disposal/sample disposal
- Prepare media, culture tubes and plates
- Assist with challenge testing, sampling, plating, organism identification and special studies
- Monthly micro record requirements
- Keep work area clean and sterile where required
- Prepare weekly schedule for selected samples for challenge
- Morning routine which includes, but may not be limited to, streaking, production sample preparation, reading plates and initiating reports.
- May be required, when properly trained, to dispose of hazardous waste.