Processing Lab Assistant 1

Streck, Inc.; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Streck, Inc., based in Nebraska, is seeking a detail-oriented Processing Assistant 1 to join the Processing team. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will contribute to early-stage manufacturing by handling incoming Red Blood Cell packs with care and precision.

You will perform sampling, aseptic transfers, and support washing, batching, and filtering to keep production on schedule. The role requires basic lab skills, a dependable attitude, and the ability to work in a climate-controlled lab

Qualifications

• Must be organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Lab environment experience is helpful but not required.
• Comfort with computers and basic office/lab software.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material sampling and check-in for incoming materials.
• Aseptically transfer RBC packs into bottles and prepare samples.
• Assist with washing, batching, and filtering of RBC packs and set up pumps and stations.
• Follow SOPs to maintain organized production and compliance.
• Keep work areas clean and adhere to aseptic techniques and PPE.
• Report production schedules, issues, and personnel concerns to management.
• Document component usage accurately and follow Quality Systems.

Skills

Organized

Communication

Teamwork

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Streck

Streck is aNebraska-basedmanufacturing company that makes a global impactbydeveloping anddistributing tolabs worldwide. Ourproductsprovide confidenceforaccuratehealth caretesting! Ourpassions andpriorities are focusedontaking care ofour customers,employees,andgiving back to ourcommunity. Streck has jobsfor every stage ofyourcareer.If you are a dependable, hard-working, and team-oriented individual who values meaningful work, Streck is looking for youto join ourcommunity of passionate people on amission!

About the Role

Streck is looking for a detail-oriented Processing Assistant 1 to join our Processing team. In this hands-on laboratory role, you'll play a critical part in the early stages of manufacturing — receiving, washing, filtering, and batching incoming Red Blood Cell packs to keep our production schedules on track. If you take pride in precision, thrive in a clean, structured lab environment, and want your work to genuinely matter, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Complete raw material sampling and check-in procedures for incoming materials.
• Aseptically transfer Red Blood Cell packs into blood bottles and prepare verification and micro samples.
• Support the initial washing, batching, and filtering of incoming RBC packs, including setting up aspirating pumps and fill stations.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures to keep production organized and compliant.
• Maintain clean work areas using proper aseptic and hand-washing techniques.
• Keep management informed on production schedules, process issues, and personnel concerns.
• Comply with departmental and company safety guidelines, including FDA and ISO regulations.
• Accurately document component usage and adhere to established Quality Systems.
• Contribute ideas for improving processes through cost, time, and labor savings.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A dependable, organized approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior laboratory experience is a plus, but not required.
• Comfort working with computers and basic office/lab software.
• Ability to perform general arithmetic and accurately measure, pour, and decant liquids.

Skills You'll Use

• Operating laboratory equipment such as aspirators, centrifuges, auto-fillers, and peristaltic pumps.
• Tracking multiple samples across different instruments and maintaining accurate printouts.
• Reading and understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

This role is based in a climate-controlled biological/chemical laboratory, with occasional short periods in walk-in coolers. You'll wear required lab attire (lab coat, hair bonnet, and beard cover as applicable) along with PPE such as masks, gloves, and face shields for up to two and a half hours at a time. The role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally, and other physical activity typical of a hands-on production environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Why Streck

At Streck, our values — Integrity, Creativity, Customers, Employees, Community, and Quality — guide everything we do. Join a team where your attention to detail directly supports the quality of products that matter to our customers and the communities we serve.

Streck is an EqualEmploymentOpportunityEmployer/Individuals with Disabilities & Protected Veterans/Affirmative Action employer and forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping and caregiver status), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.