Laboratory Support Technician II
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Bioscience R&D
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.
In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
Description
Description
This is a full-time non-exempt position. This position is part of a team working to support the efforts of the research laboratories so they can continue to function at high efficiency. This position performs routine work independently, will receive general instructions on new assignments and special needs. Works under the supervision of senior laboratory support staff, reports directly to the Laboratory Operations Manager.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of its Quality System
- Monitor, maintain, and record condition of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain instrument records, including inventory and status
- Coordinate technical support and repair needs
- Perform instrument decontamination and packaging
- Perform basic calibration and preventative maintenance
- Perform troubleshooting and basic repairs
- Ensure that laboratory supplies and stocks are maintained at appropriate levels.
- Assist with distribution and storage of FilmArray pouches
- Ensure that laboratory trash is handled and disposed of properly.
- Perform autoclave operation and maintenance as necessary
- Perform routine cleaning and organization of laboratory spaces.
- Monitor weekly cleaning events
- Collect and process environmental swabs as needed
- Support laboratory notebook recording and archiving.
- Perform additional tasks as need to maintain laboratory operation, cleanliness, and efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requires an associate’s degree in a life sciences field and 1 year lab experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience
This role requires general experience with laboratory safety and hygiene practices. Experience working with and troubleshooting equipment is required. Some experience with maintaining supplies and inventory is needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The qualified applicant must be able to maintain a regular work schedule, be organized, and take responsibility for identifying and resolving issues as they arise. General knowledge with computers and a working knowledge of Microsoft office products is required. Must have reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to safely lift and maneuver 50lbs. Must be able to work standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work on a ladder or stepstool.
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BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
