Laboratory Technician - Sample Management

Location: Newark, DE
Pay Rate: $22/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Job Type: Long-Term Contract (12months, Renewable)

Join a leading company in the agricultural sciences and crop protection industry that uses innovative chemistry and research to develop solutions that help farmers protect crops, manage weeds and pests, and improve agricultural productivity. The company’s research and development teams work to advance crop protection technologies and support more sustainable agriculture.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support laboratory operations, sample management, and chemical-handling processes in a safety-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and interested in developing their laboratory skills while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Receive, register, track, and distribute internal and external laboratory samples.
• Prepare, label, weigh, and measure samples accurately for laboratory testing.
• Process sample orders and coordinate sample preparation for various testing workflows.
• Assist with high-throughput screening (HTS) processes, including sample solubilization and preparation.
• Prepare and verify shipments to internal and external laboratories.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Chain of Custody forms, and shipping labels.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, training documentation, and equipment records.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), and participate in safety training and inspections.
• Provide backup support to team members and assist with additional laboratory tasks as priorities change.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous laboratory, sample management, or chemical-handling experience preferred.
• Experience handling chemical samples or commercial pesticides is a plus.
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions and accurate measurements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn laboratory hardware, software, and sample-processing systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for most of the workday.
• Willingness to learn proper respirator use for tasks performed in designated laboratory hoods.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, reliable, and comfortable working in a structured laboratory environment. They can manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing priorities while working independently and collaboratively.