Job Title: Media Production Lab Tech
Job Location: Navasota, Texas
Report To: Media Production Lead
STgenetics® is the worldwide leader in Sexed Semen and Embryo production. ST is well known around the globe as one of the top sources for assistance in locating and exporting quality semen, embryos, and livestock from the United States. ST through the experience of its staff specializes in helping find quality livestock, semen, and embryos for placement domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Adhere to all health, safety, and environment policies, procedures, and requirements for the facility and laboratory equipment.
· Adhere to SOP’s instructions on laboratory biosecurity and cleanliness, and media preparation.
· Ensure that the media are not exposed to undesired temperatures or to potential contaminants.
· Ensure that all records, electronic and handwritten, are complete and accurate.
· Ensure that equipment used for media preparation are maintained in proper working condition. Perform regular maintenance, calibration and minor troubleshooting as required.
· Ensure that all necessary supplies for media preparation are available and within expiration date. Resupply working area and communicate ordering needs to laboratory management as needed.
· With assistance from management, plan media production routine and volumes according to laboratory production schedule and expected output.
· Prepare media using volumetric or gravimetric method as instructed by laboratory management.
· Evaluate and record media pH using a pH-meter and osmolarity using an osmometer.
· Sample and culture media for bacteriology evaluation. Evaluate and record culture results.
· Assess media quality control records and release media batches for use.
· Verify and discard expired media daily.
· Clean and sterilize all labware used for media production.
Qualifications and Skills
· 3 years’ experience in a biological lab environment
· Basic chemistry knowledge
· Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.
· Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred
· Cleanroom experience preferred
· Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
· Strives for and facilitates continuous improvements.
STgenetics® is an Affirmative Action EEO employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
STgenetics® participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Navasota, TX 77868: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person