Sanitation & Waste Disposal
Core
Sanitation technician responsible for disposing of biological waste, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining general cleanliness in a food testing laboratory.
Role type
Sanitation Technician (Laboratory Support)
Builds
Maintains a hygienic and compliant laboratory environment for food safety testing operations.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Laboratory Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Waste disposal, autoclave operation, facility cleaning, safety compliance, LIMS familiarity
Preferred skills
Aseptic sampling techniques, commercial food-testing lab experience, ISO 17025 knowledge, OSHA safety guidelines
Technologies
Autoclaves, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Responsibilities
Dispose of biological waste generated by the facility; Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize equipment; Clean and maintain facilities (breakroom, restrooms, meeting rooms); Label, handle, store, use, and dispose of media and solutions according to safety guidelines; Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, and accurate records.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC