Lab Assistant/Technician - Quality Control

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Laboratory Assistant/Technician in Quality Control!

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Technician to join our Quality Control (QC) team in Franklinton, NC. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining consumable inventory, performing media preparation to enable laboratory operations, and perform microbial QC testing. You will leverage your organizational & technical skillset to perform your primary responsibilities of media preparation, glassware washing, and QC testing. You will have the opportunity to work within the department to improve efficiency in lab operations.

Welcome to Quality

We support the entire organization by knowing the right quality from early research to the end customer. We digitize, automate and simplify to have efficient processes, ensuring speed in our services and deliverables. We work consistently to have healthy, motivated, and proud employees.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Supporting the daily lab operations by making media, preparing glassware, and autoclaving
• Performing QC testing (microbiology plate-based methods & qPCR).
• Upholding the audit readiness status of the calibration program in the lab by performing calibrations and weekly maintenance of equipment
• Demonstrating initiative in taking on responsibilities that contribute to the Quality, Safety and Environmental policies at the site
• Organizing the lab to improve process workflows

To succeed you must have:

• Associate of Science degree and/or college-level course in related Science OR High School Diploma with work experience in an industrial laboratory
• A basic understanding of microbiology and production processes with a strong focus on customer service
• The ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic and collaborative environment to achieve results together as a team.
• Physically be able to lift 50 lbs
• Be able to work flexible hours & holidays. First 3 months schedule for training would be Monday - Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday (7:00am-3:30pm). After training has been completed, the regular schedule for this position would be Monday - Wednesday (1:00pm - 9:30pm) and Saturday & Sunday (7:00am-3:30pm).

Location: Franklinton, North Carolina (On-site)

Application deadline: January 11, 2025

Expected pay range: $40,000-$50,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!
• Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day!

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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