Job Description
Lab Technician (Entry) – 3rd Shift
Location: Ankeny, IA
Contract Duration: 4 months
Openings: 2 positions
Pay Rate:
- Pay Rate: $20–21/hr. DOE
Shift Details
This position is on 3rd shift in the Genotyping Lab:
Monday – Friday, 1:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Position Overview
The ideal individual will support daily activities in the laboratory by leading general operations, housekeeping, orderliness, and cleanliness of the workspace.
Key Responsibilities
- Support general lab operations, including housekeeping and maintaining a clean, orderly workspace
- Receive and label incoming samples
- Maintain and receive sufficient labware inventory
- Prepare buffers and reagents
- Troubleshoot and operate equipment needed for genotyping production
- Review and archive task-related documents
Required Skills & Expectations
- Understanding and adherence to Employee Safety and Health (ESH) guidelines
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflow guidelines
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Comfortable working with more than one supervisor
- Ability to interface with manufacturing and research personnel