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Title: Lab Technician (Microbia)

Location: Lexington, MA

Schedule: M-F 8 AM- 4 PM

Type: Contract

Overview

Leading consumer goods company looking for an experienced Lab Technician. Ideal candidates should have B.S. or Associates degree and an understanding of biology and microbiology techniques.

Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities for the position are fermenter preparation, assembly, medium preparation, fermentation monitoring, sampling, sample processing, DNA extraction and sequencing preparation.

• Fermentation Responsibilities include:

• Clean, setup, maintain and operate bench-scale fermenters

• Fermenter sampling and data logging

• Prepare media and stock solutions in support of fermentation experiments

• Monitoring fermentation process, report deviations and observations to senior team members

• Performs other laboratory housekeeping tasks as assigned

• Analytics Responsibilities include:

• Prepare fermentation samples to transfer to analytics team

• Communicate with team members for schedule of sampling and sample processing

• Prepare reagents for sample processing

• Microbiome Responsibilities include:

• Conduct DNA extraction and sequencing preparation

  Requirements:

• B.S. or Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Previous work experience in Biotechnology highly desirable

• Experience using standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, stir plate)

• Understanding of biology and microbiology techniques preferred

• Display strong attention to detail, and strictly follow all safety and lab regulations

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds of weight

• The ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize multiple work activities with varying deadlines

• A familiarity with common chemistry laboratory equipment such as pipettes, volumetric glassware and working in a chemical hood

• Experience in multi-step sample preparation procedures

• Experience in following written protocols, without deviation, to ensure reproducibility of data

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of basic computer skills including MS Office platforms such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.