Media Preparation Officer - Microbiology

About the company/role:

• Food and water testing laboratory 
• Seeking an experienced Media Preparation Officer to join the team
• Based close to Melbourne CBD
• 12-month casual contract
• Full-time hours, Monday-Friday

Duties/responsibilities:

• Prioritise and prepare microbiological media (incl. broths, agars, agar plates and media supplements) following established procedures in a timely manner
• Routine analysis of food and water samples using aseptic microbiological techniques
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Sterilise, clean and prepare laboratory equipment and consumables
• Report writing and date entry
• General laboratory housekeeping

Skills/responsibilities:

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, or similar discipline
• Minimum 1-2 years industry experience in a microbiology laboratory
• Prior...