Micro Lab Specialist

We have an immediate opening for a Micro Lab Specialist on 1st shift at our Port Washington, WI location.

The Micro Lab Specialist takes environmental and water samples as required. Performs microbial analysis of water, raw materials, and finished products. Records data in log books. Completes finished product release forms. Performs partial characterization tests on microorganisms. Maintains microbial stock cultures.

Essential Functions of the Micro Lab Specialist

• Perform microbial analysis of water, environmental, raw materials, and finished product.
• Enter implementation of test and test results in logbooks and data release forms.
• Perform quality control checks on microbiological media.
• Perform partial characterization tests on microbial isolates.
• Maintain microbial stock culture collection.
• Execute environmental monitoring tests, including swabbing and facility air monitoring.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the laboratory.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Requires an associate degree with a strong emphasis in biological science. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Prior experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and customer specifications.
• Ability to accurately document results of lab tests.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to write reports and findings and present to all levels of management in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to calculate simple math problems and compute rate, ratio, and percent.

• PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, etc.) as well as experience Google Suite and Outlook.

Benefits

Culture

• Safety is KTP's top priority - everyone should go home in the same condition they came to work
• KTP builds collaborative relationships that strengthen the overall work environment
• Opportunity for growth, development and advancement within each department, or across departments
• Fast-paced environment, constantly changing, and the days go by quickly!

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance plan and prescription drug coverage
• Comprehensive dental insurance plan
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (company-funded & voluntary options)
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage (FREE company-funded coverage & voluntary options)
• Voluntary Life & Disability Program Eligibility
• Optional Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Prescription safety glasses cost-sharing program
• FREE financial wellness counseling and tools
• Time off for preventive care doctor appointments
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (FREE to employees and your families)
• Paid vacation time (earn more as your seniority grows!)
• Company-paid holidays
• Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities/ Tuition Reimbursement program
• Onsite annual Health Risk Assessments
• Gym membership discounts (at participating locations)
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• AT&T and Verizon wireless discounts

More info at - https://sites.google.com/kleentest.com/welcome/why-kt