Entry-Level Lab Technician: DNA QC & Instrument Ops

Actalent, Inc.; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. seeks an Entry Level Laboratory Technician to perform manufacturing tasks, operate instruments, and maintain logs in a fully onsite Coralville, IA environment. The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, data-driven problem solving, and DNA fragment sampling for quality control.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Science with lab experience; a Bachelor's in Life Sciences is preferred. The position is contract to hire with shift options and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences is preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Science is required, with laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing tasks including decontamination, product transfer, and instrument maintenance and logging.
• Operate laboratory instruments by following work instructions and company policies and procedures.
• Strictly adhere to customer-specific and general work instructions and SOPs.
• Support daily management of processes and products, including assessment and problem-solving with data to suggest countermeasures.
• Use automated and manual lab equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Quantify and sample DNA fragments for quality control tests.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Associate's Degree in Science

Job description

Actalent, Inc. seeks an Entry Level Laboratory Technician to perform manufacturing tasks, operate instruments, and maintain logs in a fully onsite Coralville, IA environment. The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, data-driven problem solving, and DNA fragment sampling for quality control.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Science with lab experience; a Bachelor's in Life Sciences is preferred. The position is contract to hire with shift options and competitive hourly pay.