Lab Technician

Job Title Lab Technician The Lab Technician will perform essential laboratory support functions, including media preparation, autoclave operation, and glassware cleaning. This role is crucial in supporting the increasing workload and allows higher-level staff to focus on advanced projects. Responsibilities Prepare and maintain laboratory media. Operate and maintain autoclaves. Clean and organize laboratory glassware. Assist with basic microbiology tasks such as plating and streaking. Support ongoing projects by managing routine laboratory tasks efficiently. Essential Skills Experience in microbiology tasks such as plating and streaking. Competence in handling and cleaning laboratory glassware. Proficiency in using MS Word and Excel. Strong multitasking ability. Additional Skills & Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Sciences, such as Microbiology or Biology. Work Environment The Lab Technician will work in both laboratory and office settings. Standard work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break, totaling a 40-hour work week. Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. 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 and 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 Fully onsite position in Milwaukee, WI. Application Deadline Position will close on May 28, 2026. Equal Opportunity Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Reasonable Accommodation If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. Legal Compliance San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr