Senior Technician, Microbiology Lab

The focus for this role is to support the plants and R&D by performing microbiological testing and reporting results.
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* Location:

** Orrville, OH   
** Work Arrangements:
** Hybrid, Monday - Friday
** In this role you will:*
* · Perform routine microbiological testing & report results
· Maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025 accredited methods
· Follow good laboratory and safety practices
· Prepare laboratory reagents
· Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment records, and methods
· Maintain and calibrate lab equipment
· Perform general laboratory upkeep, inventory management, and ordering supplies
· Support laboratory projects
· Communicate with customers to coordinate testing related to microbiological testing procedures
· Provide support to the Analytical Lab as needed
** What we are looking for:
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* Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Microbiology / Food Science or related field Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  
· General laboratory experience is strongly preferred
· Microbiological Laboratory experience or training is strongly preferred
· Familiarity with aseptic technique is strongly preferred
· Biosafety Level 2 laboratory experience is preferred
· Strong communication skills (written and oral) and customer service communication skills
· Strong chemistry and mathematics background, statistical background a plus
· Good computer skills, including familiarity with a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
· Strong time management skills with attention to detail
· Highly adaptable and flexible to a dynamic environment
· Self-motivated, high-energy level, positive attitude
· Ability to work a minimum of one company assigned holiday per year (could be 1-3 days during that holiday week for 1-2 hours each day and/or if a Holiday falls on a Sunday if there is a rotation)
· Possible weekend work hours in a rotation
· Ability to stand for extended periods of time and occasionally to lift up to 40 lbs. is required
· Ability to work independently
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