Laboratory Technician

Job Title:

Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

+ Understand and follow all relevant Quality System documents, including the Quality Manual, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and analytical methods.

+ Adhere to quality measures that meet or exceed ISO/IEC, cGMP, GLP, and internal company requirements for all assigned duties.

+ Comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to analytical work and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

+ Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core analytical method and perform at least one additional assigned method with minimal supervision.

+ Operate all required basic laboratory equipment within the department safely and effectively.

+ Set up batches of samples for preparation and accurately weigh samples in accordance with established procedures.

+ Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments, including preparing samples for analysis, selecting appropriate analytical methods and techniques, and applying proper data reduction.

+ Support quality control and quality assurance activities by following established protocols and documenting results clearly and accurately.

+ Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality results in a fast-paced production lab setting.

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred.

+ High school diploma required if a bachelor's degree is not held, along with previous laboratory experience.

+ Experience in quality control and quality assurance within a laboratory setting.

+ Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and laboratory quality systems.

+ Exposure to or experience with HPLC and other analytical instrumentation is beneficial.

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-oriented lab environment.

+ Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet customer testing commitments.

Work Environment

The position is on the second shift, working Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. The environment is fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on throughput, accuracy, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $20.30/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

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