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Laboratory Technician
Contract: Johnston , Iowa, US
Salary Range: 21.00 - 22.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 367230
End Date: 2026-03-08
Days Left: 26 days, 23 hours left
Job Description:
Hands-on Laboratory Assistant supporting PCR-based molecular workflows and research testing. Executes DNA/RNA extraction, sample processing, reagent preparation, and experimental setup while following GLP and SOPs. Maintains data integrity, performs sterile techniques, supports contamination control, and contributes to instrument upkeep. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with experience in molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, pipetting, qPCR, RT-qPCR, dPCR, and lab documentation.
Must-Have Skills:
•Perform PCR-based molecular workflows including qPCR, RT-qPCR, and dPCR.
•Execute DNA/RNA extraction and sample processing accurately.
•Prepare reagents and maintain proper laboratory inventory.
•Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
•Apply sterile techniques to prevent contamination.
•Assist in experimental setup and day-to-day laboratory operations.
•Maintain data integrity through accurate documentation and record-keeping.
•Support instrument maintenance and routine laboratory equipment checks.
•Contribute to contamination control and lab safety protocols.
•Collaborate with team members in a research-focused, R&D environment.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $21.00 -
22.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may
include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other
qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to
applicable eligibility requirements:
[medical insurance], [dental insurance], [vision insurance], [401(k)
retirement plan], [life insurance], [long-term disability insurance], [short
term disability insurance],[paid parking/public transportation], [Paid time off], [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time], [Days/hours of paid vacation time], [Weeks of paid parental leave], [Paid holidays annually], [any additional benefits applicable].
Job Requirement
- Bachelor?s degree in Life Sciences
- HPLC / AKTA / FPLC
- HPLC
- ELISA
- Wet Chemistry
- Analytical testing
- Bioprocess testing
- Assay development
- Sample preparation
- QC laboratory techniques
- Method execution
- GMP / GLP compliance
- Quality Control (QC)
- QC systems
- Laboratory systems
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Lab Technician
- QC Analyst
- Analytical Lab Technician
- Biotech Laboratory Associate
- Night Shift Laboratory Technician
- Associate Quality Control
- QC lab technician
- Quality control
- Quality analytical laboratory
- Associate QC
- laboratory documentation
- Quality Laboratory
- laboratory techniques
- Hamilton (ELISA
- MALDI Instrument
- Kirby-Bauer plate inoculation
- Karl Fischer Titrator
- Spectrophotometer
- Velometer
- Digital Burette
- PI/LEAN/5S
- Hydrometer
- Laboratory System
- Bacteria Identification
- Microbiology Technician
- Laboratory Specimen Processor
- Laboratory Safety
- Quality Laboratory for a chemical manufacturer
- PCR-based molecular
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- DNA/RNA extraction
- sample processing
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- sterile techniques
- Laboratory Assistant
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- DNA extraction
- RNA extraction
- PCR
- qPCR
- RT-qPCR
- dPCR
- Sample Processing
- Reagent Preparation
- Pipetting
- Sterile Technique
- GLP
- SOP
- Contamination Control
- Instrument Upkeep
- Lab Docum
- Lab Documentation
- Data Integrity
- PCR
- molecular workflows
- DNA extraction
- RNA extraction
- sample processing
- reagent preparation
- experimental setup
- data integrity
- sterile technique
- contamination control
- instrument upkeep
- Life Sciences
- molecular biology
- microbiology
- genetics
- pipetting
- RT-qPCR
- dPCR
- lab documentation
- Hands-on Laboratory Assistant with a strong foundation in Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- and Genetics. Experienced in performing PCR
- and dPCR
- along with DNA/RNA extraction
- and reagent preparation. Proficient in pipetting
- sterile techniques
- and maintaining Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Skilled in lab documentation
- and instrument maintenance
- with the ability to support experimental setup in a collaborative R&D laboratory environment. Strong team player with experience contributing to high-quality research and supporting daily laboratory operations.
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Priyanka Sen
- priyanka.ssen@collabera.com
- 9739390163
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