Sanitation Tech (Part Time)

Certified Group•Dodge City, KS

About The Position

The Sanitation & Waste Disposal Lab Assistant within the Media Department prepares, sterilizes, and organizes media and reagents needed for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role ensures accurate, sterile materials are available to support testing while maintaining laboratory safety and compliance standards. The position works in a fast-paced, team-oriented laboratory environment and requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to perform opening and closing procedures. Overnight travel may be required at management’s discretion. The employee must wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment and demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and collaboration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
Ability to work under deadlines, manage interruptions, and multitask effectively.
Logical thinking and accuracy in task completion.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and problem-solve within standardized situations.
Flexible schedule availability.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating autoclaves and sterile dispensing equipment.
One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory.
Competency with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Working knowledge of ISO 17025 quality procedures and general OSHA laboratory safety guidelines.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions.
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.
Maintain an accurate inventory of prepared media and supplies.
Collaborate with other departments to prepare required media in a timely manner.
Work in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner; maintain cleanliness and equipment within the department.
Follow established processes, procedures, and techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures, customer requirements, and the media operations manual.
Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout procedures.
Share information openly and promptly to support team collaboration.
Complete required training and comply with safety and quality programs.
Perform opening and closing procedures in the media laboratory.
Commit to workplace safety for self and others and contribute to a collaborative, team-driven environment.