Laboratory QC Assistant: Sterilization & Media Prep

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Elkhorn, NE to support QC lab operations. The role involves media preparation, sterilization, sanitation, and inventory management in a regulated lab setting.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred associate degree in a science field and prior lab experience. Autoclave experience is a plus; the job starts on a tentative date with standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related science field preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, healthcare, food production, or similar regulated environment preferred.
• Experience operating autoclaves or sterilization equipment is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• The QC lab Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
• This role provides operational support to laboratory personnel through media preparation assistance, sterilization and decontamination processes, laboratory cleaning, inventory organization, and general housekeeping activities.
• The position ensures laboratory equipment, materials, and workspaces are maintained in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain laboratory workspaces, preparation areas, storage rooms, and laboratory kitchen areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Organize laboratory supplies, consumables, glassware, and equipment to ensure accessibility and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies and notify management of replenishment needs.
• Dispose of laboratory waste according to established biosafety and environmental procedures.
• Support routine laboratory inspections by maintaining cleanliness and organization standards.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment following approved procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform decontamination and sterilization of laboratory equipment, media, glassware, instruments, and reusable materials.
• Maintain sterilization records, logs, and documentation as required.
• Verify proper operation of sterilization equipment and report any malfunctions or concerns.
• Assist with routine preventive maintenance and monitoring activities for sterilization equipment.
• Support Assist laboratory personnel in the preparation of microbiological and analytical media according to approved procedures.
• Measure, weigh, mix, label, and distribute media and reagents as instructed.
• Prepare laboratory containers, bottles, and glassware for media production activities.
• Maintain inventories of media components and preparation supplies.
• Ensure prepared media and materials are correctly labeled, stored, and tracked.
• Wash, clean, and prepare laboratory glassware and equipment for reuse.
• Restock laboratory consumables and supplies throughout the facility.
• Assist laboratory staff with routine support activities that facilitate laboratory workflow.
• Follow all laboratory safety, quality, and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Sterilization equipment

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Biology/Microbiology/Chemistry/Biotechnology or related science

Job description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Elkhorn, NE to support QC lab operations. The role involves media preparation, sterilization, sanitation, and inventory management in a regulated lab setting.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred associate degree in a science field and prior lab experience. Autoclave experience is a plus; the job starts on a tentative date with standard 40-hour weeks.