Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Idexx

Columbia, MO, United States
Base: $20-23ph; bonus/equity: opportunity for annu...
Microbiology culture setup
Interpretation of colony morphologies
Maldi-tof ms and/or biochemical testing
You will perform microbiology laboratory testing that helps serve professionals in the biomedical and life science fields across the United States

Job Summary

  • You will perform microbiology laboratory testing that helps serve professionals in the biomedical and life science fields across the United States.
  • You will be responsible for setting up and reading microbiology cultures and reading the results per the laboratory’s SOPs.
  • IDEXX offers competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Matching Summary

You will perform microbiology laboratory testing that helps serve professionals in the biomedical and life science fields across the United States.

Salary

Base: $20-23/hour; Bonus/Equity: Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration; Benefits: Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One 5% matching 401k, Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microbiology culture setup
  • Interpretation of colony morphologies
  • MALDI-TOF MS and/or biochemical testing
  • Antibiotic sensitivity testing
  • Making microbiology culture media
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Good organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Motivation to acquire new skills

Key Requirements

  • 4-year degree in a Science-related field preferred
  • Current coursework in a Science-related field
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person
  • Extended sitting, phone, and computer use
  • Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours
  • Extend and reach with hands and arms
  • Use hands and fingers
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch
  • May be required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required

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