Evening Genotyping Lab Technician – Entry Level

Dexian; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an entry-level laboratory technician to support daily genotyping operations on second shift. You will help maintain a clean workspace, assist with sample handling, equipment operation, and documentation review across processing, extraction, and detection.

This role offers hands-on experience in a high-tech lab, opportunities to rotate through areas, follow safety protocols, and grow technical skills while collaborating with supervisors and teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety and operational procedures accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with various team members.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different laboratory tasks and environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure a clean and organized workspace.
• Receive, organize, and track incoming samples.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of labware, buffers, and reagents.
• Troubleshoot and operate equipment used in genotyping production processes.
• Review, update, and maintain accurate documentation related to laboratory tasks.
• Rotate across different lab areas, including Chipping, Extraction, and Detection.
• Follow safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and workflow guidelines.
• Support multiple tasks simultaneously and collaborate effectively with supervisors and other teams.
• Participate in training sessions, which may occur outside normal work hours.

Skills

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Dexian is seeking an entry-level laboratory technician to support daily genotyping operations on second shift. You will help maintain a clean workspace, assist with sample handling, equipment operation, and documentation review across processing, extraction, and detection.

This role offers hands-on experience in a high-tech lab, opportunities to rotate through areas, follow safety protocols, and grow technical skills while collaborating with supervisors and teams.