Laboratory Technician

Job Title Laboratory Technician Job Location Johnston, IA Job Type Contract Job Overview Responsible for supporting protein expression analysis, laboratory operations, assay maintenance, and quality‑controlled laboratory activities in a high‑throughput research environment. Requirement / Must Have Bachelor s degree in Molecular Biology or related field with 1 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting abilities. Strong problem‑solving and process improvement skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Strong written, oral, and organizational skills. Experience Experience in immunochemistry, high‑throughput analysis, and laboratory automation preferred. Experience with Microsoft Power Apps or similar workflow automation tools preferred. Exposure to software, data structures, artificial intelligence, or machine learning technologies supporting laboratory operations preferred. Responsibilities Perform high‑throughput plant tissue protein extractions and immunochemistry assays according to Standard Operating Procedures. Safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated laboratory equipment. Support routine laboratory operations including maintenance, inventory management, reagent preparation, and equipment upkeep. Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment. Identify and support implementation of process improvement opportunities. Ensure compliance with management system guidelines and laboratory procedures. Learn and utilize laboratory software and automation tools to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Support execution of protein expression experiments with strong quality control practices. Execute assay maintenance activities including optimization and reagent replacement. Record data, analyze results, and document conclusions using electronic notebooks and laboratory software. Demonstrate strong attention to detail during repetitive laboratory tasks in dynamic environments. Should Have Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented mindset. Commitment to personal and technical growth. Ability to adapt to evolving laboratory technologies and automation practices. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Skills Protein expression analysis. Immunochemistry assays. Laboratory automation. Automated laboratory equipment operation and troubleshooting. Quality control and assay maintenance. Microsoft Power Apps and workflow automation tools. Data analysis and laboratory documentation. Process improvement and laboratory operations support. Qualification And Education Bachelor s degree in Molecular Biology or related scientific discipline. #J-18808-Ljbffr