Microbiology Media Preparation/ Lab Assistant

Come join Millstone Medical Outsourcing and become part of a company where you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in an employee-centric culture and see the importance of your work!

Millstone is a fast growing, fast paced medical service provider for the top Orthopedic companies in the industry. Millstone Testing Services is an ISO 17025:2017 certified facility certified with a commitment to operating under the highest quality standards. Millstone’s business focus is sterile and non-sterile packaging of medical devices. Millstone engages in other activities, such as mechanical inspection, assembly, medical device and pharmaceutical laboratory testing, environmental testing, and related regulatory support services.

What's in it for you?

A company committed to quality, growth, career pathing.

At Millstone, we want you to be your best at work and at home. In addition to competitive compensation, we have designed our Total Rewards Benefits Program to support the physical and emotional well-being of our employees and their families.

Total Rewards Benefits Program:

• Medical - Starting on the 1st day of employment
• Dental - Starting on the 1st day of employment
• Vision - Starting on the 1st day of employment
• Supplemental Benefits - Life, Disability, Critical Illness
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Pathing
• 401(k) with match

Position Overview:

As a Microbiology Medial Preparation Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the laboratory's microbiology research and testing activities by preparing various types of culture medial and ensuring the availability of sterile equipment and supplies. Your work is essential in maintaining a well-functioning microbiology laboratory and enabling accurate research and testing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Media Preparation: Will be trained in microbiology medial preparation including preparing various types of microbiological culture medial, including agar plates, broths, and selective medial, following established protocols and recipes.

2. Sterilization: Ensure that all medial, equipment, and supplies are properly sterilized to prevent contamination, using autoclaves and other sterilization methods.

3. Inventory Management: Maintain an organized inventory of culture medial components (TSA, TSB, etc.), chemicals, and lab supplies, and reorder as needed to prevent shortages.

4. Quality Control: Perform quality control checks on prepared medial, ensuring that they meet the required specifications and standards for microbial growth.

5. Labeling and Record Keeping: Properly read, interpret, label and document all prepared medial, including the type of medial, date of preparation, and any relevant batch information.

6. Equipment: Operate an Autoclave to sterilize various medial, rinse solutions, and biohazardous waste

7. Assistance to Researchers: Provide assistance to microbiologists and researchers in the laboratory as needed, including helping with sample preparation and performing routine tasks.

8. Safety and Compliance: Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, such as biosafety and quality assurance standards (e.g., USDA, FDA, USP, OSHA, etc.) and company policy and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management.

9. Waste Disposal: Dispose of biohazard waste and hazardous materials in accordance with established safety procedures.

10. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest microbiology techniques, procedures, and safety standards to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors’ degree or Associates’ degree plus two (2) years’ experience in Microbiology or related field or High School Diploma plus four (4) related experience

2. Laboratory experience or coursework in microbiology is a plus.

3. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions and protocols.

4. Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

5. Knowledge of microbiological medial and culture techniques including basic biological equipment knowledge and/or experience (i.e.: steam and filter sterilization equipment, balances/scales, pipetts), basic understanding of biological organisms.

6. Good organizational skills and the ability to keep accurate records.

7. Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

8. Ability to work under minimum supervision and follow established laboratory procedures.

9. Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new techniques as needed.

10. Ability to perform repetitive work with minimum supervision.

11. Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Electronic Management Systems

12. Ability to read, interpret and conform to batch records, Quality and Safety requirements.

13. Lab experience preferred

14. Must be flexible in work hours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Millstone Medical Outsourcing provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

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Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21