Certified Group

Lab Sanitation Assistant

Springdale, AR

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

AuditingPharmacy PracticeGMPFDA RegulatoryResearchOrganizational SkillsOSHAFood Safety

About the role

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.
Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions.
Maintain an accurate inventory of prepared media and supplies.
Perform work in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner; maintain cleanliness and equipment within the department.
Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
Share information in an open and timely manner to support team collaboration.

Complete required training and comply with safety and quality programs.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Familiarity with aseptic sampling techniques.
Basic knowledge of testing laboratory practices and general laboratory procedures.
Strong organizational skills and ability to complete detailed manual tasks.

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Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents, and supplies.
Label, handle, store, use, and dispose of media and solutions in accordance with safety guidelines.
Collaborate with other departments to prepare required media in a timely manner.
Follow established processes, procedures, and techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures, customer requirements, and the media operations manual.

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.
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).
Overnight travel may be required at the discretion of management.
Must wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment.
Flexible schedule availability.
Commitment to workplace safety for self and others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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