Laboratory Technician | Entry-Level | Paid Training

Laboratory Technician I | Food Safety Testing

Madison, WI | Full-Time | $21–$24/hour + Benefits

Looking for more than just a job?

At Deibel Laboratories, your work helps protect something every person depends on:
safe food
.

Every sample you prepare, every test you complete, and every result you verify helps ensure products are safe before they reach store shelves and family tables. This is meaningful work with real-world impact.

We are hiring a Laboratory Technician I to join our Madison, Wisconsin laboratory.

Whether you are beginning your career, changing industries, or looking for a stable opportunity with room to grow, this role offers the chance to build technical skills while contributing to something bigger than yourself.

No prior laboratory experience? That’s okay. We provide hands‑on training and believe great technicians are built through curiosity, accountability, and a willingness to learn.

Your work directly supports food safety, public health, and client trust across North America.

Enjoy a 4-day work week with 3 days off every week
, consistent scheduling, and overtime opportunities when available.

This is more than an entry‑level role. Many of our experienced technicians, trainers, and leaders started in positions just like this one.

At Deibel, growth can lead to opportunities in:

• Microbiology
• Pathogen Testing
• PCR / Advanced Testing
• Quality Systems
• Laboratory Leadership
• Training & Cross-Functional Operations

Starting Pay:$21–$24/hour based on experience

Benefits include:

• Medical coverage (Deibel pays 90% of employee premium on base plan)
• Dependent coverage support
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401(k)
• Paid training
• Overtime opportunities

This role follows a 4 x 10-hour schedule
, giving you an extra day off each week.

Potential shifts include:

• Sunday–Tuesday + Thursday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday–Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday–Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Friday–Monday | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Wednesday–Saturday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Monday + Thursday
  - Saturday 10:30 AM - 9 PM
• Sunday
  - Monday + Thursday
  - Friday 10:30 AM - 9 PM
• Thursday
  - Monday 10:30 AM - 9 PM

Shift placement is based on operational needs.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will help support the sample testing process by:

• Receiving and preparing samples for analysis
• Performing laboratory testing procedures
• Following standard operating procedures with accuracy
• Recording and entering data into lab systems
• Supporting quality and food safety standards
• Maintaining organized, clean work spaces
• Helping ensure timely and accurate turnaround for clients

No two days are exactly alike. This role combines hands‑on work, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment.

We welcome candidates from many backgrounds, including:

• Manufacturing
• Food production
• Quality control / quality assurance
• Warehouse operations
• Food service
• Baking / commercial kitchens
• Retail
• Laboratory environments

You do not need a scientific degree to succeed here.

We look for people who are:

• Reliable and accountable
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptable and agile
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments
• Strong communicators
• Willing to learn across multiple lab functions

We can teach laboratory techniques.
What matters most is your mindset, work ethic, and commitment to quality.

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to repeatedly lift 10–15 lbs
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with PPE such as gloves, lab coats, and safety eyewear

Since 1967, Deibel Laboratories has partnered with companies across North America to deliver trusted microbiology and chemistry testing services.

Our values guide everything we do:

Service
• Quality
• Transparency
• Partnership
• Education
• Professionalism

Deibel Laboratories is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and welcoming workplace.