Diagnostics Lab Tech

Calling all Microbiology Lab Techs or fresh college grads! We are a small but growing Animal Health Care company that specializes in the development and manufacture of vaccines for herd animals, primarily pigs and cows. If you have experience working in a microbiology lab, isolating and identifying and culturing bacteria, this may be the opportunity for you!We are looking for a Diagnostics Lab Tech to work in our Omaha, Nebraska location. In this key role, you will work closely with the diagnostics team to provide support in several areas including molecular epidemiology, molecular and protein analysis and traditional microbiology techniques. You will report results for use in the manufacture of vaccines.With a casual and family like environment AND the ability to work with and learn from experts in the animal health industry, we offer lots of opportunity for professional development.Great pay, excellent benefits PLUS the opportunity for advancement!ResponsibilitiesProcess bacterial culture and tissue submissions. Isolate, culture and identify microorganisms using standard testing procedures.Provide accurate reporting into database.Maintain bacterial cultures for development of master seed.Perform additional testing as requested including but not limited to PCR, in-vitro antibiotic sensitivity testing, gram stain, toxin testing, SDS-PAGE, western blotting, ELISA, and sequencing.Maintain reagents and equipment in the lab.Use good aseptic technique to process and culture samples.Every day is a little bit different so you learn new things constantly!RequirementsBachelors degree in Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science or related field preferred. Will consider Associates degree with relevant experience.Minimum of 1 year of bench work with microorganisms, preferably bacteria.Good problem solving and math skills.Jump start your career and join our fun, fast-paced environment!