Lab Technician

Laboratory Operations Specialist

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Laboratory Operations Specialist. This role involves supporting daily activities in a laboratory setting by leading general operations, ensuring orderliness, and maintaining cleanliness. You will be involved in receiving and labeling incoming samples, maintaining labware inventory, and preparing buffers and reagents. The position requires troubleshooting and operating equipment necessary for PCR production, as well as reviewing and archiving task-related documents.

• Handle chipping processes.
• Lead general operations and housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Receive and label incoming samples.
• Maintain labware inventory and prepare necessary buffers and reagents.
• Troubleshoot and operate equipment for PCR production.
• Generate and evaluate lab-scale sample testing for customer technical programs.
• Support product research programs and manufacturing decisions.
• Maintain logs, notebooks, and records, including digital documents.
• Conduct internet and information searches for problem-solving.
• Perform stoichiometric calculations for production.
• Understand and follow EHS SOPs and Responsible Care guidelines.
• Manage multiple tasks and work with various technical supervisors.
• Interface with manufacturing and research personnel and customers as needed.

• Strong experience in Microbiology, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Experience in laboratory research.
• Bachelor's degree in a science field (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.).
• 1+ year of lab experience preferred.

Work in one of the largest genotyping labs within the agriculture industry, utilizing advanced automation. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The environment is focused on safety and efficiency, adhering to all EHS SOPs and Responsible Care regulations.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

• 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 Ankeny, IA. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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