Lab Tech

STgenetics; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

STgenetics in De Forest, Minnesota is looking for dedicated Lab Technicians to contribute to the production of sexed semen. The role involves operating sorters, maintaining lab computers, and ensuring quality and sterility of samples. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, with a preference for a Bachelor’s Degree, and at least 2 years of related experience.

As a leader in livestock reproductive solutions, STgenetics emphasizes career growth and development, making it an excellent place to build your future.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sorters and lab computers for data entry.
• Participate in daily production of sexed semen with emphasis on sterility and quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials.

Skills

Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

This position has multiple shifts open including 1st and 3rd.

Shift Differential

A 20% differential pay is provided for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM, recognizing the commitment and expertise required for evening and overnight operations.

About STgenetics

At STgenetics, we are revolutionizing the future of agriculture and animal genetics through advanced technology, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As the global leader in livestock reproductive solutions, we invest in training, development, and long-term career growth for our employees. Many of our laboratory leaders and specialists began their careers as Lab Technicians. STgenetics offers an environment where employees can gain valuable skills, expand their responsibilities, and advance into higher-level technical or leadership roles over time. If you’re looking for a company where your work matters and your career can grow, STgenetics is the place to build your future.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts and communicate with all team members in a professional manner.
• Operate and maintain sorters and lab computers for data entry.
• Participate in daily production of sexed semen with emphasis on sterility and semen quality.
• Perform daily job duties to include sorter startup, calibration, sort setup and shutdown. In addition, sorter cleaning, sterilization and bacterial testing.
• Use sterile techniques at all times to avoid contaminating any laboratory areas, samples or instrumentation.
• Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, email, internet, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.
• Use and comply with universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials.
• Exhibit proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace.
• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Keep current on knowledge of vendors and suppliers of materials specific to the laboratory requirements.

Education / Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years’ related experience or equivalent education
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work any shift; including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access

Equal Employment Opportunity

STgenetics® is an Affirmative Action EEO employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

STgenetics® is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at STgenetics® via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at STgenetics® in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of STgenetics®. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by STgenetics®.