Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Location: Plymouth, MN 55447
Shift:
• 1st Shift
• Flexible 8-hour schedule between 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Monday - Friday
• Occasional rotational weekend work required
Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule:
• 40 hours per week
• Fully onsite position
• Remote work not available
Position Summary:
• Support Molecular Biology and Fermentation Research & Development teams through laboratory operations and support activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and workspaces.
• Perform routine laboratory support functions independently after training.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and sterile handling procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare laboratory media and agar plates for research and testing activities.
• Restock laboratory supplies and maintain inventory of consumables.
• Clean, sterilize, and organize laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Collect, handle, and autoclave laboratory waste according to biosafety requirements.
• Maintain laboratory support areas and ensure cleanliness and organization.
• Perform routine cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Learn the operation and functionality of laboratory instruments.
• Support Molecular Biology and Fermentation R&D projects as assigned.
• Collect samples during rotational weekend assignments.
• Follow sterile techniques, biosafety standards, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work independently with minimal supervision following training.
Required Qualifications:
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Understanding of sterile laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of biosafety practices and laboratory safety procedures.
• Basic mathematics and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily laboratory tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Background:
• Laboratory Technician
• Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
• Molecular Biology Laboratory Assistant
• Fermentation Laboratory Technician
• Research Laboratory Technician
• Sample Processing Technician
• Food Manufacturing Laboratory Technician
• Biotechnology Laboratory Support Technician
• Biological Sciences graduate with laboratory experience
Preferred Skills:
• Laboratory preparation and support activities.
• Media and agar preparation.
• Sample handling and processing.
• Equipment cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance.
• Inventory management and laboratory organization.
• Knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, or fermentation processes.
• Strong adherence to safety and quality procedures.
Additional Requirements:
• Background check required upon offer acceptance.
• Completion of company Health & Safety onboarding required.
• Ability to support occasional weekend sample collection activities.
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