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 operations while maintaining laboratory safety and compliance standards. The position involves preparing bacteriological media and chemical solutions, operating an autoclave, handling and disposing of materials safely, maintaining inventory and records, and keeping the department clean and equipment maintained. The employee follows established procedures, customer requirements, and laboratory quality and safety programs, and collaborates with other departments to provide media in a timely manner. The position has a flexible shift and schedule availability is required. The work environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, with potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens, as well as varying noise levels and hot-to-cold temperatures. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment must be worn. Overnight travel may be required at management’s discretion.

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 arithmetic and working with fractions and decimals.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and problem-solve within standardized situations.
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.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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 according to safety guidelines.
Maintain accurate inventory of prepared media and supplies.
Collaborate with other departments to prepare required media in a timely manner.
Perform work neatly, safely, hygienically, and efficiently; maintain department cleanliness and equipment.
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.
Wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment.