Senior Technician, Microbiology Lab
The J.M. Smucker Company, Akron, OH, United States
Your Opportunity as a Senior Technician, Microbiology Lab
This role supports the plants and R&D by performing microbiological testing and reporting results
Location:
Orrville, OH (close proximity to Akron and Cleveland)
Work Arrangements:
100% on-site
Typical schedule: 8-hour workdays, Monday - Friday between 7am - 6pm utilizing company flex hours while meeting business needs
Ability to work a minimum of 1 assigned company holiday per year (could be 1-3 days during holiday week for 1-2 hours each day and/or if a holiday falls on a Sunday if there is a rotation)
Flexibility to work weekend work hours if there is a rotation
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:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
General laboratory experienceStrong communication skills (written and oral)and customer service communication skills
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 stand for extended periods of time and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to work independently
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Microbiology, Food Science, or related degree
Strong chemistry, mathematics, and / or statistical background
Microbiological Laboratory experience or training
Familiarity with aseptic technique
Biosafety Level 2 laboratory experience
TheRight Placefor You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
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This role supports the plants and R&D by performing microbiological testing and reporting results
Location:
Orrville, OH (close proximity to Akron and Cleveland)
Work Arrangements:
100% on-site
Typical schedule: 8-hour workdays, Monday - Friday between 7am - 6pm utilizing company flex hours while meeting business needs
Ability to work a minimum of 1 assigned company holiday per year (could be 1-3 days during holiday week for 1-2 hours each day and/or if a holiday falls on a Sunday if there is a rotation)
Flexibility to work weekend work hours if there is a rotation
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:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
General laboratory experienceStrong communication skills (written and oral)and customer service communication skills
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 stand for extended periods of time and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to work independently
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Microbiology, Food Science, or related degree
Strong chemistry, mathematics, and / or statistical background
Microbiological Laboratory experience or training
Familiarity with aseptic technique
Biosafety Level 2 laboratory experience
TheRight Placefor You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr