Media Prep Lead Technician

Number of employees

400

Berkeley, California , United States

Posted on: 2022-05-11

Category: agritech

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Pivot Bio is the leading nitrogen innovator providing farmers and the world with a better nitrogen for improved productivity and sustainability

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our commercial products harness the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops.  We provide new and sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour. 
 
Media Prep Lead Technician 

Location – Berkeley, CA 

The Media Prep Lead Technician will be responsible for Production and Quality Control of common stock media, buffers and reagents, as well as media made by request.  Demonstrate a proficiency in sterile technique and competency working in both a Biosafety Cabinet and a Laminar flow hood is required.  Must be knowledgeable of the proper order of additions, molarity calculations, recipe conversion, etc.  Must be comfortable using various lab equipment such as heating stir plate, autoclave, peristaltic pump, pH meter, agar dispenser, balance, pipette, etc.  Responsible for working effectively within the group to meet department goals and objectives.

Responsibilities: 

  • Working with the Supervisor (as applicable) to prioritize tasks and assignments and making recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity based on team needs. 
  • Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the team towards meeting department goals and objectives. 
  • Supporting the team by providing training and technical assistance. 
    Demonstrate technical expertise, strength, and mastery of equipment and instruments used. 
  • Partner with Media Prep Lab Services groups at our other locations to share best practices. 
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all required training activities. 
  • Be a resource to the team and assist in resolving technical issues. 
  • Effectively train other technicians. 
  • Helping monitor the team’s adherence to Internal Procedures (IPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental procedures. 
  • Author or revise Internal Procedures or Standard Operating Procedures. 
  • Help resolve operational issues as they arise. 
  • Participate in process Improvement initiatives. 

Requirements:

  • 3+ years recent experience working in a media prep lab. 
  • Experience with high throughput media production, sterilizing, and QC of complex and defined media, in liquid, sold and semi-solid forms. 
  • Experience troubleshooting recipes and optimizing production methods. 
  • Must be knowledgeable in sterile technique in a BSC, vertical and horizontal Laminar flow hood. 
  • Must be familiar with the following equipment: pH meter, stir plate, agar dispenser, autoclaves.  
  • Familiar with batch record systems. 
  • Experience maintaining par levels of inventory related to media production. 
  • May be asked to help with formulation of media recipes. 
  • Must demonstrate capacity for leadership/people management.  
  • Must be comfortable being trained by the team they are to lead. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

*Must be authorized to work in the US. 

What we offer: 

  • Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
  • Stock options 
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
  • Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
  • Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
  • 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
  • Commuter benefits 
  • Annual Training & Development support 
  • Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
  • Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team 

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