Media Technician Columbus Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us! YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE We are looking for a Media Technician in 2057 Builders Place, Columbus, OH 43204 USA. Your mission will be to: Main activities: * Operate autoclaves and maneuver carts for sterilization of laboratory processing supplies, enrichment media, and decontaminated waste * Operate automated dispensing machine to supply appropriate media volumes for target analyses * Perform routine temperature monitoring and water analysis * Perform verifications and set-up balances using reference materials * Weigh dehydrated powders and reconstitute in large batches * Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed * Pour agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process * Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature * Perform volume and other quality checks on prepared media * Aliquot volumes to tubes to pipets to challenge media with appropriate organisms * Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence * Separation of liquid and solid decontaminated waste for disposal * Washing and organization of laboratory glass and plasticware * Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities * Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis * Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the reaction of organisms in the sample * Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process * Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized * Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required * Adhere to all safety policies * Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system * Perform other related tasks as needed YOUR PROFILE Profile (required education/qualification and professional background): Associates degree or equivalent work experience and 1+ year relevant work,. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge of science to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results. A basic knowledge of personal computers is useful to accurately enter testing data and results. A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies is necessary to ensure a safe working environment. Planning skills are useful to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time. Required skills: Time management skills, ability to prioritize samples and tasks in a fast paced environment. Attention to detail. Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism. A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data. Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples. Work Environment: The incumbent works in a laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to<