Lab Technician (Kennesaw, GA)

Details:

• Pay rate: $18/hr. , candidates must be experienced.
• Shift: 8AM - 5PM , M-F
• Temporary contract position with Raise with potential for fulltime with ADM.
• Completion of Background Check required before offer.

ADM is a world leader in agriculture, providing food and nutrition for humans and animals across 6 continents.

Raise in partnership with ADM are seeking to hire a professional Lab Technician in Kennesaw, GA.

It's your chance to join a global industry leader and make an impact. If you’re looking to advance your career, this is a great place to do it.

Job Summary:

• The Lab Assistant will support a variety of short- and long-term projects with minimal supervision from the Bacteriophage Scientist.
• This hands-on role involves assisting with project execution, including the preparation of reagents and media for relevant assays.
• The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in microbiology, be proficient in basic laboratory mathematics and unit conversions, and possess skills in media and reagent preparation.

Member of: Research and Development / Bacteripohage

Job Responsibilities:

• The key responsibilities of a Lab Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Conduct regular equipment validation and maintenance checks.
• Prepare media and reagents in volumes appropriate for weekly workload requirements.
• Assist the Bacteriophage Scientist in drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new protocols.
• Comply with SOPs, batch records, and controlled documentations
• Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, guidelines, and safety procedures
• Collaborate with other team members to compile, analyze, and interpret data
• Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature and contribute to the process of intra/interdepartmental projects
• All other assigned duties
• Local travel (between sites): ?25% [Less than 1 mile]

Skills Required:

• Prior laboratory experience in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.
• Familiarity with creating media and reagents.
• Competency in essential laboratory techniques, unit conversions, pipetting, weighing, and serial dilutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of Quality Control principles and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Experience in the usage of an autoclave.
• Experience with Phage biology, aseptic techniques and serial dilutions.
• Experience with media or reagent preparations

Educational Qualification:

• MINIMUM – Associates Degree with focus in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field; 1 year related experience.

Specific Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate, precise, and reproducible data for scientific investigations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Results-driven and task-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Skilled in collaborating across departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

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