Lab Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to support daily activities in our genotyping laboratory. The ideal candidate will lead general operations, ensuring the orderliness and cleanliness of the workspace, and will also be responsible for maintaining sufficient labware inventory.

• Lead housekeeping efforts to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Receive, label, and manage incoming samples and labware inventory.
• Prepare buffers and reagents as needed for laboratory processes.
• Troubleshoot and operate equipment necessary for genotyping production.
• Review and archive task-related documents accurately.
• Understand and adhere to Employee Safety and Health guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and workflow guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with supervisors and other departments such as manufacturing and research.

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a scientific field.

This position operates on the third shift in our Genotyping lab, with working hours from 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The candidate will be working in a dynamic laboratory setting that requires strict adherence to safety and procedural guidelines.

This is a Contract position based out of Ankeny, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Ankeny, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Ankeny,IA.

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