Position Title: Lab Technician II Work Location: Hazelwood, MO Assignment Duration: 1.6 Months Work Schedule: M-F, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Lab Support Temp will contribute to the department’s ability to gain product knowledge on new or redeveloped tests and products. Support existing products through testing and investigation in a timely manner. Assist with projects by performing routine tasks and may be a part of more complex investigation within Industrialization in full compliance with current quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: · Handling of microbiological cultures, including bacteria and yeasts, using appropriate safety precautions · Identify mixed cultures and escalate to appropriate personnel · Fill culturing requests from Industrialization · Help with prep work/support to various projects with ongoing activities in the lab (e.g., open card pouches, label cards for setups) · Perform microbial testing using the VITEK 2 instrument in a timely manner · Generate and review VITEK 2 data · Communicate results or problems to supervisor or senior staff members · Monitor instrumentation to ensure proper functionality · Maintain internal documentation for all steps of the processes as outlined in SOPs · Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts · Coordinate work assignments and be able to prioritize independently · Participate in a team approach to maintenance of the lab · Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures · Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment Qualification & Experience: · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences/ Biology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry or related field. Minimum time and type experience required for this position. At least 2 years: · Understanding of aseptic technique is required. · Experience with good laboratory practice, laboratory safety and standard laboratory equipment is desired. · Experience working with microorganisms is desired. · Ability to acquire, learn and perform new laboratory techniques. · Analytical thinking · Collaborative attitude for department and inter-departmental activities · Ability to work independently as well as in teams. · Good written and oral communication in English. · Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). · Good organizational skills. Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable): Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day. Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.00/hr.