Media Prep Technician

Hourly Wage

ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 per hour-$21.00 per hour based on experience.

Work Hours 

The work hours for this position are Mon-Fri, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Key Purpose

The Media Prep Technician is responsible for media preparation in the research and development area. He or she will perform testing per the established SOPs as required/ outlined. They will also maintain record keeping for procedures performed. Duties will be dependent on operational needs as outlined by ISS clients and contracts.

Success Criteria

• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules
• Take direction and respond to supervision
• Professionally communicate with the lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers
• Present a professional appearance and conduct
• Understand reporting systems and the work environment
• Demonstrate ethical conduct
• Must be trustworthy
• Must be results driven and able to take initiative
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

• Always remember safety first, Quality always
• Escalate appropriately any incidents or constraints to supervisors
• Participate, as needed, in the investigation and CAPA process for incidents and deviations
• Perform activities in a way to prevent cross-contamination
• A solid commitment to the guest experience
• Build respectful relationships with all teammates and guests
• Coordinate activities with other internal departments
• Participate in team meetings

Ideal Candidate Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience working in a lab
• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement; ability to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand English
• Ability to write correspondence and reports
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, standing for long periods of time, etc.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare media for the microbiology departments as specified by customer’s approved SOPs
• Completely fill out the media/ reagent forms for each media/ reagent prepared
• Prepare agar plates for testing Unpack and restock media and supplies in laboratories/ cabinets
• Perform quality control procedures and complete all forms for each lot of media produced according to SOPs
• Perform all quality control procedures when required and complete all forms for purchased media according to SOPs
• Operate sterilization machines according to SOPs and maintain logbooks/records
• Deliver prepared media to the end user
• Follow all established health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations as provided by leadership

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning
• Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body
• No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment
• Will work in a cold, wet environment
• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• May be required to work in a confined area
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions

HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns. 

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.