Laboratory Technician (Entry)-Quality Production-QUAL-PH-US

Description

CTG is seeking to fill a Laboratory Technician opening for our client in Chesterfield, MO.

 

Location: Chesterfield, MO

Duration: 6 months

 

Department/Team Description

Plant Health, Risk Assessment, Risk Assessment Operations

 

Position Summary

The Risk Assessment Operation’s Team (RAO’s) is looking to fill 2 Lab Technician roles for producing high quality inoculum to support the Company’s North American Breeding’s department of Plant Health, plus key stakeholders, and collaborators. Selected candidates will be expected to work in a fast-paced production style environment, and If time permits, there may be chances to work on other projects to build different desired skill sets & network.

 

Position Duties & Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to any of the following:

- Manipulating and managing a diverse collection of fungal & bacterial pathogens

- Implementing sterile techniques throughout the entire pipeline for producing inoculum

- Preparation of different substrates or growth mediums for pathogen growth

- Investing, drying, and harvesting inoculum while maintaining sterile technique

- Support in packaging and shipping procedures, while remaining compliant

- On occasion, Plant, maintain, and inoculate plants as well as collect tissue samples

- Keep good data records and ensure proper labeling

- Maintain and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures

- Maintain a clean work & lab space regularly

- Disposal of regulated and non-regulated waste regularly in both lab and controlled environment spaces

- Quality assurance & quality control assessments

- On occasion, traveling & working in field sites may be required

- Able to handle frequent shifting of duties

- Occasionally assist Scientist with tasks related to projects

 

Requirements

- Punctuality is a must

- Experience in mycology and/or microbiology is a plus, but not required

- Ability to report to work in earlier time frames (i.e., 7:30 am) during peak production season

- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and with a dynamic team

- Trustworthy of working independently and within a team

- Understanding & adhering to good manufacturing processes is a must

- Maintaining sterile technique is a must

- Good attention to detail and capable of troubleshooting

- Capable of following standard operating procedures and proper labeling

- Comfortable working in a growth chamber environment or field setting occasionally

- Comfortable working in a production environment for majority of the day

- Able to lift 50 lbs or greater on occasion

- Comfortable shaking bags of inoculum (4-5 lbs) frequently during peak season

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Comfortable with a variety of repetitive tasks

 

Education Requirement

- Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience.

 

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

 

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

 

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Jamie Robinson at Jamie.Robinson@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About Us

CTG is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services that accelerate clients' project momentum and achievement of their desired IT and business outcomes. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG has operations in North America, South America, Western Europe, and India. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

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