Grain Quality Lab Research Assistant

RiceTec, Inc.; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RiceTec, Inc. in Alvin, TX is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Grain Quality Lab under the supervising team. This on-site role requires following SOPs, maintaining safe lab practices, using PPE, and contributing to equipment calibration and workflow reliability.

Responsibilities include grain quality testing (milling, grinding, weighing, chemical prep), data entry with LIMS, and assisting in DNA extractions and PCR. Overtime/weekend work may be required during peak workloads.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biological or Chemical Sciences or 3+ years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with safe lab practices and PPE use.
• Proficiency with lab data entry and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Grain quality testing including milling, grinding, weighing, chemical prep and testing.
• Equipment calibration and maintenance of lab instruments.
• Lab data entry and sample tracking (LIMS knowledge).
• DNA extractions, PCR and genotyping assays.

Skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Biological or Chemical Sciences

High School diploma + 3+ years lab experience

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

RiceTec, Inc. in Alvin, TX is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Grain Quality Lab under the supervising team. This on-site role requires following SOPs, maintaining safe lab practices, using PPE, and contributing to equipment calibration and workflow reliability.

Responsibilities include grain quality testing (milling, grinding, weighing, chemical prep), data entry with LIMS, and assisting in DNA extractions and PCR. Overtime/weekend work may be required during peak workloads.