Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager the Laboratory Technician 1 will be providing support to the Microbiology and Chemistry department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Serve primarily in a production atmosphere as support.
• Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
• Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.
• Maintain a professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers, offering assistance when applicable.
• Assists with washing and maintaining lab ware.
• Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
• Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
• Maintains laboratory condition (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
• Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
• Prepares and maintain bacteriological media (i.e.: BPW, LST, TSB, etc.).
• Responsible for sanitation in all areas to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
• Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
• Assist in other assigned duties as needed.

• A.S or B.S. in Biology and/or Chemistry preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Possess knowledge and demonstrate skills of aseptic technique.
• High attention to detail is a must.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation - available after 90 days of service 
• 8 Paid Holidays after 90 days of service 
• Holiday Pay 
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by the company) 
• Employer Paid Accident Insurance 
• Employer Paid Hospital Indemnity Insurance for employees enrolled in a medical plan 
• 401k plan with up to 5% match 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Travel Assistance, Identity Theft Assistance 

DFA of California complies with the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act and the ADA and will consider reasonable accommodation measures for eligible applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.