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bioMerieux Inc.

Lab Technician - Media Tech: Weekend Day Shift

bioMerieux Inc., Hazelwood, Missouri, United States, 63042


Lab Technician - Media Tech: Weekend Day Shift

Location: Hazelwood, MO, United States

Position Type: Unfixed Term

Job Function: Manufacturing

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A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

DescriptionBenefits at bioMerieux:

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one11 paid holidays160 hours of paid time offAnnual bonus9.5% 401k company contribution with no vesting periodTuition reimbursement up to $10000 per calendar yearOnsite cafeteria with daily food stipendStarting pay is $23/hr. Shift differential pay for nights and weekends.

Position Summary:

Normal working hours are Friday-Sunday from 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM.

The primary purpose of this position is the timely preparation, delivery, and set-up of quality, complex chemical media to Card Production., being current on training including curriculum procedures, work station organization and cleaning, establishing a safe work environment, housekeeping and maintenance functions in the production department.

Primary Duties:

Perform all work in the Production Department in a safe manner in accordance with the company policy and/or procedurePerform and document complex manufacturing steps and verification as described in company procedures\policies for the following, but not limited to:Ensure Media and/or sub component preparation is completed with a high level of accuracy in a timely manner for prompt product delivery based on production schedule.Filtrations - including checks to ensure that all filters are functioning properly and per procedureVerify that all media is appropriately labeled, manufactured, and stored based on all regulatory and Master Formulary specificationsProper Equipment (steam kettles, etc) operation and Clean-In-Place (CIP) operationMedia dispense setup with a high level of speed and accuracy (setting the pump dispense volume, placing the dispense head and verifying connections and bag numbering)Assist with end of lot documentation review for Device History Record - Master Formulary, etc.

All documentation practices are to follow all appropriate procedures\policies.Report scheduling or availability issues with product planned for manufacture in MES to management or scheduler. Remain flexible in to abrupt changes in day to day do to unplanned changesInspect and ensure all equipment is calibrated and in working order before performing any manufacturing task. management of any items found in need of repair immediately to prevent production delays.

Perform start up and shut down procedures for the Lab equipment as described in company procedures\policies.Maintain adequate inventories of general lab supplies and inform department's designated purchasing resource when additional items are required. Maintain FEFO for all long-term stocks, broths and chemical components.Participate in the new product development and assist with new product transition to production from R&D and Industrialization as required.Reasonable, reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position.Performs other duties as requested by management.Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required. Biology/Chemistry preferred OR

Associates Degree with 2+ years wet chemistry and/or bench work ORHigh School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of wet chemistry and or bench work experience.

A minimum of one (1) year wet chemistry and/or bench work experience preferred.Ability to work effectively and efficiently toward goal completion while maintaining a high level of accuracy and awareness in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands.Excellent problem solving, time management and laboratory skills.Ability to work independently and in groups.Knowledge of sterile techniques and general laboratory procedures.Working knowledge of GLP/GMP and ISO guidelines.Strong PC skills (MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; SAP desired).

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site

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BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at , by email at , or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

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