Sr Media Tech

Internal Only
Monday - Friday
Position Summary

The Senior Technician is a production support

position in Media Production with a primary responsibility of

planning and executing the production of long term antibiotic

stocks, base broths, and other reagents. Secondary functions

include periodically assisting in the production of Vitek

susceptibility and identification media, providing expert guidance

to Media Technicians on technical topics and production activities

associated with AMDS. Tertiary functions include providing

on-the-job training to incoming Media Technicians, scheduling of

products in MES and SAP, as well as undertaking other projects as

needed.

Primary Duties

Maintain FEFO for all long-term

stocks, broths and chemical components.
Perform and document all manufacturing steps and verification as

described in company procedures/policies for the following b, but

not limited to:

a. Ensure Media and/or sub

component preparation is completed in a timely manner for prompt

product delivery to pour station based on production schedule
b. Filtrations – including checks to ensure

that correct filters are used according to policy/procedure
c. Verify that all media and chemicals are

appropriately labeled and stored based on all regulatory and Master

Formulary specifications

d. Perform daily

equipment operation including kettles, scales, ph Meters, stir

plates, mixers, autoclaves, Steris washers, and Clean-In-Place

(CIP) operation

e. Calibrations, daily

maintenance, and cleaning of instruments, scales and meters as

needed.

f. Media dispense setup (verifying

the pump dispense volume, placing the dispense head and verifying

connections and bag numbering to avoid switched wells, perform pump

and dispense head verifications in MES)
Maintain chemical and equipment log books; retain records according

to departmental procedures.

Provide expert

knowledge of departmental procedures and consistently uphold all

company policies. Ensure that all procedures reflect the current

methods used by teammates. Develop and write new procedures as

needed.

Report scheduling or availability

issues with product planned for manufacture in MES to management or

scheduler.

Provide expert guidance with end

of lot documentation review for Device History Record - Master

Formulary and Long Term Antibiotic Stock or Reagent Master

Formularies.

Participate in new product

development, re-development of existing products, and assist with

new product transition to production from R&D and

Industrialization as required. Attend periodic interdepartmental

meetings to represent the needs of the department.
Reasonable, reliable attendance and

punctuality is an essential job function required for this

position.

Perform all work in compliance with

company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma,

GED or equivalent

3+ years of experience Wet

chemistry and/or bench work
Preferred Education,

Training and Experience
Bachelors

Degree in Sciencetic Field Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Consistently upholds and reflects

the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
Communicates instructions clearly and

effectively

Troubleshooting issues to

identify and resolve problems efficiently
Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks,

multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
Practicing time management to allocate tasks,

balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently
Informing others by sharing clear, timely

information to ensure alignment.

Skilled in

MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word,

and Excel

Advanced knowledge of laboratory

equipment for industrial and analytical scale
Working Conditions and Physical

Requirements
Ability to remain in

stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged

periods.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs,

ladders, ramps, and the like.

Ability to wear

PPE correctly most of the day.

Ability to

adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. Yes
May be required to work extended/overtime
The pay

for this role in the state of Missouri is $25.00 to $31.00/hr. This

role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on

company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux’s bonus

program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar

positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of

living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based

on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in

writing at the time of the offer.

In

addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package

that may include:

· A choice of medical

(including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing

nationwide coverage and telemedicine

options

· Company-Provided Life and

Accidental Death Insurance

· Short and

Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Retirement

Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution

and employer match.

· Adoption

Assistance

· Wellness

Programs

· Employee Assistance

Program

· Commuter

Benefits

· Various voluntary benefit

offerings

· Discount

programs

· Parental

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