Fermentation Technician - Tech 1

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions, vaccines and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. Phibro's revenues are in excess of $820 million, and are supported by over 1500 employees worldwide.

The Fermentation Technician - Tech 1 is an integral part of our Manufacturing team based out of our US - Sarasota, FL site.

Position Details

He/She will be responsible for performing the general lab maintenance, cleaning, instrument calibration and metrology, and testing in the laboratory while ensuring compliance to departmental policies and procedures applicable to the lab. The Technician will facilitate timely completion of lab projects and testing by effectively managing resources, providing feedback, and communication with the other lab technicians, scientists, and lab management. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare media; Set up, operate, clean and maintain equipment at the bench

• Collect and record experiment samples, perform sample assays, perform data analysis and reporting, and maintain supply stocks

• Receive, log, and process Diagnostic Kits

• Accurately and precisely prepare and analyze samples

• Equipment and glassware cleaning, assembly and sterilization of laboratory equipment

• Medium preparation, filtration and/or in situ sterilization

• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

• Execution of experiment and sampling protocols; provide feedback and improve experiment and sampling protocols while using

• Stock lab supplies and order as necessary to ensure adequate supplies.

• Write, improve, and maintain Standard Operation Procedures.

• Document experimental runs by maintaining accurate and thorough lab notebook and electronic documentation

• Write technical reports to communicate results within team and across departments.

Key Competencies

Accountable

Accepting Direction

Attendance and Punctuality

Attentive Listening

Collaborative

Communicating Effectively

Critical Thinking

Delivering High Quality Work

Demonstrating Initiative

Detailed Oriented

Displaying Technical Expertise

Following Policies and Procedures

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Managing Time

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Problem Solving

Working Safely

Skills

High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.

Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor on Biological Sciences or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a laboratory enviornment

Physical Requirements

Operations of laboratory equipment

Required to bend frequently

Required to sit frequently

Required to stand frequently

Required to talk or hear constantly

Required to use hands constantly

Required to walk frequently

Specific vision abilities include ability to adjust focus

Specific vision abilities include close vision

Specific vision abilities include depth perception

Specific vision abilities include distance vision

Specific vision abilities include perpheral vision

Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition

Division: Osprey

Department: Manufacturing

Location: US - Sarasota, FL

Work Schedule: 1st Shift Weekdays Only

Weekly Working Hours: 40.00