Production Technician I

The Production Technician shall:

• Sterilize, prepare, and organize all necessary equipment and reagents into carts trays for use during sterile test sessions
• Perform sample setups in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Setup and prepare media quality control and growth promotion
• Perform monthly air sampling
• Perform cleaning duties, equipment PM maintenance and QC recording
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Operate sterilization equipment (i.e., autoclaves) and sonicators
• Clean the Controlled Testing Environments (CTEs)
• Prepare media, instruments, and supplies needed for Technologists to perform testing in CTEs
• Maintain bacteria-free work areas and proper clean room sterility by using aseptic procedures and following all department cleaning guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of sterilization and supply inventory, check expiration dates, and reorder supplies
• Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, policies and protocols in the lab as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Work under moderate degree of supervision, referring complex and/or unusual problems to a supervisor
• Comply with departmental and company safety guidelines including proper use of PPE