Aseptic Media Technician – Lab Sanitation

Certified Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Lab Assistant in Omaha, NE to support its Media Department. You will prepare sterile media and reagents, operate autoclaves, and maintain accurate inventory while upholding safety and ISO 17025 standards.

In this fast-paced role, you will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure timely media preparation, document procedures, and contribute to reliable testing of food, ingredients, and environmental samples.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with aseptic sampling techniques.
• Experience operating autoclaves and sterile dispensing equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of testing laboratory practices.
• One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred.
• LIMS knowledge a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions.
• Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents, and supplies.
• Label, handle, store, use, and dispose of media and solutions in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of prepared media and supplies.
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare required media in a timely manner.
• Perform work in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner; maintain cleanliness and equipment within the department.
• Follow established processes, procedures, and techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures, customer requirements, and the media operations manual.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Share information in an open and timely manner to support team collaboration.
• Complete required training and comply with safety and quality programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Basic math

Instruction following

ISO 17025 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LIMS knowledge

Tools

Autoclave operation

Sterile dispensing equipment

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Lab Assistant in Omaha, NE to support its Media Department. You will prepare sterile media and reagents, operate autoclaves, and maintain accurate inventory while upholding safety and ISO 17025 standards.

In this fast-paced role, you will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure timely media preparation, document procedures, and contribute to reliable testing of food, ingredients, and environmental samples.