Lab Technician

Job Title:

Analytical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Analytical Laboratory Technician, where you will play a crucial role in performing routine testing and providing analytical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management. You will work with sophisticated analytical equipment and a variety of physical and chemical analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

+ Perform routine testing on samples in the Analytical Services laboratory.

+ Prepare and analyze numerous types of samples using sophisticated analytical equipment.

+ Operate and understand equipment such as pH meters, densitometers, dissolved oxygen meters, and more.

+ Conduct various microbiological tests, including spore counts and microbiological contamination.

+ Utilize STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System, Waters Empower laboratory data acquisition system, and other instrument-specific computer systems.

+ Search databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to complete analyses.

+ Promptly and accurately record, calculate, and report analytical results.

+ Maintain appropriate records to meet internal and external requirements.

+ Complete daily instrument calibrations and inspections.

+ Follow good safety and housekeeping practices, potentially serving as Safety Officer for the shift.

+ Maintain laboratory supplies, prepare solutions, clean glassware, and dispose of waste.

+ Train others on waste management procedures.

+ Review analytical data and various LIMS reports.

+ Communicate and discuss issues with team members and supervision.

+ Diagnose typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others.

+ Multi-task and prioritize workload to optimize laboratory efficiency and productivity.

Essential Skills

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Experience with HPLC and Gas Chromatography (GC).

+ Strong Experience in Chemistry and laboratory practices.

+ Experience in Quality Control and GMP practices.

+ High attention to detail and ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.

+ Ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ High School diploma with 4-6 years of lab experience OR Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

Work Environment

This position requires working the night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM in a laboratory environment, handling sophisticated analytical equipment and adhering to safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Muscatine,IA.

Final date to receive applications

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

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