Lab Technician C

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms Team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups

Job Description

Pay Range: $18.50 to $21.80 per hour

The Lab Technician C is a general lab support position that supports high volume sample processing that will require a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.  The position would support Animal Health and Food Microbiology in areas of sample receipt, log-in, and processing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receive, prepare, and set-up samples for analysis
• Enter data, choose analyses, log and approve samples using a LIMS database
• Process and maintain client samples at correct temperatures
• Assist with shipping of customer supplies including return coolers to customers
• Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents, and supplies
• Maintain an accurate inventory of prepared media
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of media, reagents, and solutions
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures
• Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.
• Prepare samples for indicator organisms and pathogens
• Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload
• Prepare and maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Performing serial dilutions, plating, and handling of bacterial cultures
• Properly operate laboratory equipment to dispense, pump and measure media and solutions
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal and equipment quality control
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
• Responsible for the completion of required technical and safety training
• Maintain cooperative working relationships
• Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
• Filing submission forms and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to conduct plating and plate reading
• Must be able to perform some basic calculations related to laboratory bench work, including working knowledge of basic lab equipment and procedures
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to complete tasks with accuracy
• Must maintain acceptable performance and attendance record; have the ability to work in a team

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.