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QC Technician I at Neogen | LAYIQ

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience: Minimum of Associate's degree in a science-related field and 1-2 years of relevant microbiology laboratory experience.
OR High School diploma with some college coursework in microbiology or a closely related science field or 3 years of relevant microbiology laboratory technician experience, preferably in a quality control setting.
OR Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a closely related science field with experience in microbiology is highly preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and other procedural documents in English, particularly those related to microbiological testing.
Must be able to read computer screens in English, including software used for microbiological data analysis.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, including detailed microbiological test reports, and to speak effectively in front of team members and in general group meetings.
Ability to communicate (orally or written) clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively, especially microbiological counts and trends; able to read and interpret written information, including microbiological SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform routine, college-level mathematical operations, including statistical functions relevant to microbiological data analysis (e.g., CFU calculations, growth curves).
Computer Skills: Solid knowledge of computers and operating systems, including software used for data acquisition and analysis in a microbiology lab.
Ability to effectively communicate electronically.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with proficiency in using Excel for data analysis and charting of microbiological results.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit, especially when working in a microbiology lab.
Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, particularly when setting up or maintaining microbiological equipment.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, such as media bottles or equipment.
Specific vision abilities required include high visual acuity and color vision, especially for accurate reading of microbiological results and differentiation of microbial growth.
Employee must pass a standardized color deficiency test with a score of > 80%.
Work Environment: Laboratory environment with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
Frequently exposed to biological agents and potentially pathogenic microorganisms.
Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic agents used in laboratory procedures.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, with occasional louder noises from equipment like autoclaves.
Requires adherence to strict aseptic techniques and the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, especially in the microbiology lab.
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QC Technician I

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