Micro Lab Assistant

Job Summary

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm