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       CODE: 559.384-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CULTURE MEDIA (pharmaceut.) alternate titles: laboratory aide;
technical assistant
Prepares culture media used to develop vaccines and toxoids or to conduct chemical, microscopic,
and bacteriologic tests: Measures and weighs ingredients, such as food source, chemicals,
preservatives, and vitamins, to prepare growth medium, using scales, graduated flasks, syringes,
pipettes, and standard formulas. Adjusts controls of equipment, such as pumps, filters, steam
kettles, and autoclaves, to obtain uniform consistency of sterile medium. Removes sample of medium
from batch and tests sample for consistency, potency, and sterility, according to standardized
procedures. Pours medium or adjusts controls on automatic equipment that dispenses medium into
containers, such as petri dishes, test tubes, or storage drums. Seals containers and prepares and
affixes identification labels to containers. Maintains production and test records. May order
supplies. May mix ingredients to prepare stains used in tests.
GOE: 02.04.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 86
ONET CROSSWALK: 24502C Biological and Agricultural Technicians
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