Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description
As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for the registration of incoming samples and maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed daily and as required for quality control tests or regulatory purposes. You will also enter sample data into systems promptly and accurately while learning to operate dairy testing instruments efficiently, ensuring results are properly validated.
Responsibilities

• Register incoming samples and maintain an accurate record system.
• Perform daily tasks related to quality control tests and regulatory purposes.
• Enter sample data into systems accurately and in a timely manner.
• Learn to operate dairy testing instruments efficiently.
• Ensure testing results are properly validated.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Biology and Microbiology.
• High School diploma; College degree preferred.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred Associates or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biology.

Work Environment
The candidate is required to work from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday. The work location is within 30 minutes of Lancaster. A stable work history is preferred, with minimal job changes. The role is laboratory-based, focusing on dairy testing.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
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