Weekend Factory and Lab Work CO-OP
Company Description:
We are a leading producer of beneficial microbes for the environment with products distributed in over 40 countries. We engage in the R&D and the manufacturing of novel bacterial and fungal products used to solve a diverse range of problems, including crop bio-stimulants and bio-pesticides, soil bio-remediation and specialty wastewater treatments. Visit us at www.biogp.com.
$15 per hour, Saturday-Sunday
Applied Biotech Industries is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for a weekend production technician to help with basic lab support to keep our company running efficiently. This position is perfect for an energetic, self-motivated person, with the desire and ability to learn and become a fermentation specialist. This is not your typical job; you will learn everything about microbe production in the lab and on a larger scale. Each day is different and fun. On-the-job training will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Weekend production processes and basic laboratory work
- Cleaning, sterilizing, and running equipment (fermenters, mixers, freeze dryers, etc.…)
- Inoculation of microbes to begin the fermentation production
- Harvesting and process microbial products
- Operation of basic laboratory equipment.
- Basic laboratory media prep work including weighing, diluting, etc.…
- This position the first shift weekend. Weekend shift is Saturday and Sunday.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to work independently to achieve the company's goals.
- Must be able to follow directions and adapt to changing situations
- Must be able to maintain a clean work environment
- Good record keeping habits and being detail oriented.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Work experience is not required but preferred
- High school education or equivalent
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Prefer someone living within 25 miles of Belgium, WI
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $15.00 /hour