
Media Technician
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Job Description
Media Technician | $18/hour
Full Time | Tuesday & Saturday off
A North Sioux company is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Media Preparation Technician to join their team and serve as the backbone of their microbial testing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Weighing powdered medias and mixing to produce the enrichment medias used by the laboratory.
- Dispensing warm agar media into petri dishes
- Operating autoclave sterilizer units
- Verifying and operating robotic media dispenser arms
- Collecting aliquots of enrichment medias made for quality control testing
- Logging prepared media into LIMS software
- Completing log books of media prepared and other QC tracking
- Media inventory management
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is a plus.
Experi0–Experience in a laboratory setting (food safety, clinical, or academic labs). We are willing to train the right candidate with a strong attention to detail!
Comfortable with basic math (calculating ratios and dilutions), operating lab equipment, and using computers for data entry.
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40 lbs (e.g., media bags, carboys), and handle hot/heavy equipment safely.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a team-player mentality.
Benefits & Pay:
- $18/hour
- Paid every Friday
- Direct Deposit and/or Paycards Available
- Paid Holidays & PTO (Based on accrued hour requirements)
- Medical Coverage-Access to affordable and comprehensive group medical coverage
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509 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA, 51101 | (712) 277-8103
Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.
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