Lab Technician, Biosciences
Mosaic

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), is a growing global leader in the agricultural biologicals market, focused on the identification and development of new molecules, microbes, and formulations to create scientifically backed products for sustainable crop production. Our diverse portfolio of products is used worldwide to enhance growers' return on investment by increasing crop yields, improving nutrient use and efficiency, disease defense, biocontrol, and tolerance to abiotic stress. We currently have an opening for a Laboratory Technician in our Plant City, Florida location.

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Lab Technician

Where will you work: Onsite Plant City (111 East Tever Street, Plant City, Fl 33563)

The ideal candidate will assist in Microbiology Lab with sample processing, media preparation, quality control (QC) checks, data entry and log/record keeping. As part of the laboratory team, the selected candidate will report to the Research and Development Leader and will collaborate with production specialists.

What you'll do:

• Process samples from production of microbial inoculants determining viability and shelf life
  
• Conduct testing of raw materials
  
• Help facilitate a clean lab environment, including preparation, cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing of glassware.
  
• Media preparation
  
• Use of lab equipment (e.g. scales, autoclaves)
  
• Perform pipetting and serial dilutions
  

What you'll need:

• BA/BS preferred in Biology, Microbiology, or related areas.
  
• Previous laboratory experience including bacterial culture and cell-based assay techniques is preferred.
  

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform established protocols independently using good laboratory practices and to review data for accuracy and completeness.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
  
• General lab safety and organization, stocking supplies
  
• Preparation of common laboratory stocks and maintenance of equipment
  
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office 365, MS Databases, and Spreadsheets
  
• Maintain laboratory notebook and prepare raw data for submission to supervisor
  
• Ability to effectively communicate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, well organized, analytical, and flexible to adjust to priorities
  

Benefits Offered by Mosaic:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k company matching
• Optional HSA plan with company match

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