Lab Technician

Syndicus NACON; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Syndicus NACON is hiring for a Back Lab Technician in Ankeny, IA, on a 6-month contract in a Genotyping Lab. Shift options include 3rd shift and 2nd shift, with a pay rate of $20.65 per hour.

The role involves leading daily lab operations, sample labeling, and maintaining inventory while ensuring a safe, compliant work environment. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of lab experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with associates or bachelor’s degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• 1-3 years of lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead general operations, housekeeping, and cleanliness of the workspace.
• Receive and label incoming samples; maintain labware inventory; prepare buffers and reagents.
• Troubleshoot and operate equipment needed for genotyping production.
• Review and archive task-related documents; follow ESH guidelines and SOPs.
• Interact with supervisors and other functions such as manufacturing and research.

Job description

Back Lab Technician

Other Area(s) Ankeny , Iowa Contract Sep 23, 2026

Lab Technician

6-month contract, opportunity for extensions

3rd Shift = M-F 1am-10am; $20.65/hr.

2nd Shift = M-Th 3pm-2am; $20.65/hr. Genotyping Lab

The ideal Individual will support daily activities in the laboratory by leading general operations, housekeeping, orderliness, and cleanliness of the workspace. Other duties will include receiving and labeling of incoming samples, maintaining and receiving sufficient labware inventory, as well as preparing buffers and reagents.

Troubleshooting and operating equipment needed for genotyping Production will be needed.

This Candidate will be responsible for reviewing and archiving task-related documents.

Understanding and following Employee Safety and Health (ESH) guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflow guidelines, and maintaining a safe work environment are needed.

Being capable of managing multiple tasks, working effectively with more than one Supervisor, interfacing with other functions such as manufacturing and research personnel are encouraged.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates or Bachelors preferred
• 1-3 years of lab experience

Syndicus NACON provides service-oriented staffing and recruiting services to small businesses, large corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies. We pride ourselves on personal service, local market knowledge and commitment to providing great job opportunities. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.