SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Mondays to Fridays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Oxford, AL
JOB DUTIES:
- Understand and adhere to laboratory guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
- Prepare reagents and materials on a daily or weekly basis for use in the laboratory.
- Data entry and record keeping, including but not limited to, recording data onto laboratory bench sheets, entering data into laboratory LIMS, and scanning/ filing documents.
- Properly use and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Promptly report improperly functioning equipment to management.
- Properly use laboratory consumables according to laboratory inventory SOPs.
- Promptly report any issues with the laboratorys inventory to management.
- Receive and stock new inventory supplies as dictated by laboratory inventory SOPs.
- Process samples according to laboratory SOPs, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations without deviation.
- Report issues with samples received by the laboratory to management as dictated by laboratory sample acceptance policies.
- Perform Legionella assays as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as TNI 2016 and ISO 11731.
- Perform Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) assays as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as TNI 2016 and Standard Method 9215C.
- Perform various chemical analysis as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such as AAMI ST108:2024.
- Use confirmatory analysis to accurately detect the presence or absence of Legionella spp. cultures as dictated by laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards such TNI 2016.
- Ability to accurately calculate bacterial concentrations (CFU/mL).
- Perform DNA amplification via PCR.
- Package and ship samples for analysis to external laboratories.
- Maintain the quality assurance and quality controls set forth by the Quality Manager, laboratory SOPs, and regulatory standards for all analytical procedures, equipment, and supplies.
- Perform general upkeep and cleanliness of the laboratory daily.
- Properly dispose of biohazard and hazardous waste within the laboratory daily.
- Ability to use and understand Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Possess a knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Answer phone calls as needed.
- Ability to lift 50-pound boxes.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish tasks and goals.
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision to accomplish tasks and goals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the laboratorys management team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Associates Degree in a field of science or health (required)
- Bachelors Degree in a field of biology or chemistry (preferred)
- Laboratory experience (preferred)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
- No remote work options
COMPENSATION: $20.19/hour
BENEFITS: HGS Engineering, Inc. has a comprehensive benefit package that includes health care, vacation, sick leave, educational incentives, and a 401(k) retirement plan. This position is also eligible for an Service Contract Labor Standard (SCLS) Health and Welfare benefit of $5.09/hour.
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