Sanitation Technician
Role Overview
The Lab Assistant within the Media Department is responsible for preparing, sterilizing, and organizing media and reagents essential to analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.
This role ensures the availability of accurate, sterile materials to support testing operations while maintaining laboratory safety and compliance standards.
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Education & Experience
- 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 and general laboratory procedures.
- One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred.
- Competency with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) a plus.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational skills and ability to complete detailed manual tasks.
- Ability to work under deadlines, manage interruptions, and multitask effectively.
- Logical thinking and accuracy in task completion.
- Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with fractions and decimals.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and problem-solve within standardized situations.
- Working knowledge of ISO 17025 quality procedures and general OSHA laboratory safety guidelines preferred.
- Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and handling of materials.
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to operate laboratory equipment and computers.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
- Varying noise levels and temperatures (hot to cold).
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Overnight travel may be required at the discretion of management.
- Must wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment.
- General Requirements
- Flexible schedule availability.
- Ability to perform opening and closing procedures in the media laboratory.
- Commitment to workplace safety for self and others.
- Willingness to work as part of a collaborative, team-driven environment.
- The compensation details provided below reflect the expected pay range for this role, based on the selected compensation structure and applicable guidelines. Actual pay within this range may vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may also apply where applicable.
- Salary Range for Pay Transparency
- $19.50 — $19.50 USD
- By applying, you acknowledge that Certified Group will process your personal information for recruitment and hiring purposes in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Policy. California residents may review additional information about how we collect and use personal information, including retention and rights, in our California Notice at Collection. To view our Privacy Policy, click the link here: Certified Group Privacy Policy
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating autoclaves and sterile dispensing equipment preferred.
- One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred.
- Competency with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) a plus.
- Working knowledge of ISO 17025 quality procedures and general OSHA laboratory safety guidelines preferred.
About Certified Group
Industrial lubricant manufacturer serving heavy-equipment, industrial, and fleet customers with oils, greases, equipment, and reliability services.
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