Part-Time Laboratory Technician (Friday- Sunday)

Who We Are – World Bioproducts:

World Bioproducts is dedicated to protecting and enhancing public health—in the U.S. and abroad—by making revolutionary, high-quality products to ensure the safety of the world’s food supply. With decades of experience, we remain a leader in food safety by providing innovative microbiology sampling products and ideas to the global food industry.

Your Main Responsibilities:

As a Part-Time Laboratory Technician, your attention to detail and self-starting nature will allow you to make meaningful contributions to our Quality Program. Your work will continue the laboratory's functions on the weekends and will be essential to releasing product for sale to our customers the following week. As such, your ability to, and comfort with, working independently within a laboratory setting will be key to success in this position. This position reports directly to the Laboratory Supervisor.

A typical day will involve the following tasks:

• Prepare materials for and then perform QC testing and other R&D projects per the weekend schedule developed by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Ensure laboratory logs, including but not limited to the micropipettor calibration log, autoclave log, and incubator temperature log are accurately updated at the required frequency.
• Maintain inventory levels of all laboratory supplies and place orders as needed through the Materials Manager.
• Complete necessary paperwork for QC testing to be sent in a timely way to the Laboratory Supervisor or other designated personnel for the generation of Certificates of Quality.
• Maintains in good order the retention inventory.
• Complete lot files upon issuance of Certificates of Quality.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the laboratory (including but not limited to mopping and dusting, emptying trash cans, and staging biohazardous materials for decontamination).
• Engage in other projects as required by the Laboratory Supervisor or Plant Manager.

About You/Minimum Job Requirements:

• Willingness to work Friday-Sunday, often independently, approximately 15-20 hours per week
• Reading ability sufficient to comprehend written materials found in instruction booklets or operating procedure manuals
• Arithmetic ability sufficient to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Basic knowledge of computers and ability to work in software programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Desired: Knowledge of microbiology and/or similar life sciences field
• Desired: One or more years of experience working in a laboratory setting

What we Will Give You:

• A spot in a high-growth company with ample room for professional development and advancement within the company
• Competitive starting compensation with opportunities to increase and bonuses
• Generous benefits including 100% employer paid health insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays

World Bioproducts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We fully embrace the reality that a diverse, inclusive culture is the key to long-term business success.

If you are interested in joining our group, please apply! We look forward to meeting you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Work Location: In person