Media Preparation Technician — Hands-On Lab Operator

Kemin; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

On-site fitness & meals

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Hennessy Research Associates, a Kemin company, seeks a Technical Operator for media preparation at our Lenexa, Kansas site. You will weigh, mix, and prepare laboratory media, sterilize with autoclaves, and maintain aseptic conditions to ensure high-quality batches.

The role requires a High School Diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to follow SOPs in a fast-paced lab environment. On-site work with collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with aseptic technique and sterile environment.
• Able to read, interpret, and follow SOPs precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, mix, and prepare laboratory media, solutions, and reagents.
• Sterilize prepared media/solutions using autoclaves.
• Maintain a sterile environment using aseptic techniques.
• Ensure inventory remains stocked for all media preparation requirements.
• Follow contamination control, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Follow laboratory quality procedures outlined in SOPs.
• Enter samples of prepared media and solutions to quality control for testing.
• Perform routine cleaning of laboratories and equipment.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Basic math

Reading SOPs

Attention to detail

Time management

English communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave operation

Steam kettles

Job description

Hennessy Research Associates, a Kemin company, seeks a Technical Operator for media preparation at our Lenexa, Kansas site. You will weigh, mix, and prepare laboratory media, sterilize with autoclaves, and maintain aseptic conditions to ensure high-quality batches.

The role requires a High School Diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to follow SOPs in a fast-paced lab environment. On-site work with collaboration across teams is essential.