Media Lab Technician - Entry Level (Food Testing)

Certified Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A leading food testing laboratory in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a General Labor - Media Lab to prepare and sterilize media essential for microbiological testing. The ideal candidate will maintain safety and compliance, work collaboratively with departments, and follow established laboratory procedures. A high school diploma and experience in a lab setting are preferred. This full-time, entry-level role offers competitive pay and requires flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with aseptic sampling techniques.
• Experience operating autoclaves and sterile dispensing equipment preferred.
• Logical thinking and accuracy in task completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions.
• Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents, and supplies.
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare required media.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory

Knowledge of ISO 17025 procedures

Job description

A leading food testing laboratory in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a General Labor - Media Lab to prepare and sterilize media essential for microbiological testing. The ideal candidate will maintain safety and compliance, work collaboratively with departments, and follow established laboratory procedures. A high school diploma and experience in a lab setting are preferred. This full-time, entry-level role offers competitive pay and requires flexibility in scheduling.