What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Production Tech position at STgenetics?
Not every lab role changes the future of food production, but this one does. As STgenetics our Media Production Lab Technicians prepare media that fuel genetic research, transforming how we can feed the world.
About Us
At STgenetics, we are revolutionizing the future of agriculture and animal genetics through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence. As the global leader in livestock reproductive solutions, we empower our team to push boundaries and make meaningful contributions to an industry that feeds the world. When you join STgenetics, you become part of a forward-thinking organization where innovation rules and your unique talents are not only valued but celebrated. We foster growth and offer global opportunities to shape the future of genetics. If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your career, and work with a passionate team dedicated to pioneering genetic advancements, we invite you to be part of our journey.
Role Summary
As a Media Production Lab Tech, you will prepare, sterilize, and manage biological media in support of laboratory research. This role adheres to all health, safety, and environment policies, procedures and requirements for the facility and laboratory equipment. You will operate within a controlled cleanroom environment under standard operating procedures (SOP’s) on laboratory biosecurity, and media preparation. The technician must ensure proper documentation of Media, including labeling, verifying and discarding measures. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, work as a team, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities, while striving for continuous improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications And Skills
Physical Requirements of The Role
About Us
At STgenetics, we are revolutionizing the future of agriculture and animal genetics through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence. As the global leader in livestock reproductive solutions, we empower our team to push boundaries and make meaningful contributions to an industry that feeds the world. When you join STgenetics, you become part of a forward-thinking organization where innovation rules and your unique talents are not only valued but celebrated. We foster growth and offer global opportunities to shape the future of genetics. If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your career, and work with a passionate team dedicated to pioneering genetic advancements, we invite you to be part of our journey.
Role Summary
As a Media Production Lab Tech, you will prepare, sterilize, and manage biological media in support of laboratory research. This role adheres to all health, safety, and environment policies, procedures and requirements for the facility and laboratory equipment. You will operate within a controlled cleanroom environment under standard operating procedures (SOP’s) on laboratory biosecurity, and media preparation. The technician must ensure proper documentation of Media, including labeling, verifying and discarding measures. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, work as a team, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities, while striving for continuous improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain media quality by preventing exposure to undesired temperatures or contaminants; ensure availability of in-date supplies and communicate inventory needs to management accordingly.
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation; perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of media preparation equipment.
- Prepare media using volumetric or gravimetric methods as instructed by laboratory.
- Follow management’s production routing and volumes according to laboratory production schedule and expected output.
- Assess media quality control records and release media batches for use.
- Clean and sterilize all the labware used for media production.
Minimum Qualifications And Skills
- 3 years’ experience in a biological lab environment preferred.
- Basic chemistry and biology knowledge
- Bilingual (English & Spanish), preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Physical Requirements of The Role
- Must be able to lift 45-50lbs
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work in full cleanroom attire, which may cause temperature-related discomfort.