ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

The Lab Technician I, working in an accredited commercial laboratory in LOUISVILLE, KY, is responsible for performing various laboratory functions such as preparing media and/or samples of a variety of sample types for analysis, performing routine laboratory maintenance efforts, and is responsible for basic set up and operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support exceptional Customer Experience (CX).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Following established SOP’s, Laboratory Technicians ensure customer satisfaction by supporting laboratory staff through executing various entry level laboratory duties, resulting in the timely and accurate reporting of data
• Gather appropriate materials needed to prepare and analyze test samples
• Sample receipt, login, storage and disposal
• Prepare necessary standards, solutions, media, etc., that are required for sample analyses
• Perform basic equipment and instrumentation set up and operation
• Execute routine laboratory maintenance efforts, such as glassware cleaning and sterilization, and ensuring the laboratory is well maintained
• Accurately record observations and data
• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
• Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two semesters of college level science credits; or one-year related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Ability to work with small vials, test tubes and delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts to perform basic laboratory calculations and accurately measure substances, liquids and/or solutions
• Ability to read and apply established protocols and SOP’s to daily objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Veteran Friendly Employer

Required Skills Required Experience

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

ANALYTICAL - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures; interprets data and generates recommendations from the information.

PROBLEM SOLVING - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

LEADERSHIP - Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others.

MANAGING PEOPLE - Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

BUSINESS ACUMEN - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.

JUDGMENT - Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

COMPUTER SKILLS - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with SAS programming or other statistical programming software and Spreadsheet software.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical capabilities and experience, and basic competency in statistical procedures and research methodologies.
• Ability to compare, contrast, and select the most appropriate analytic tool to meet corporate and customer needs.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to develop and deliver teaching and technical presentations.