Lab Technician – 1st Shift, Growth & Training

Inguran LLC; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STgenetics is hiring a Lab Technician for the 1st shift (5:30AM to 2PM) to join a high-quality laboratory environment. The role focuses on building foundational skills in flow cytometry and sperm physiology while training under experienced staff.

You will progressively operate multiple sorters, support routine lab duties, and contribute to process improvements. The position emphasizes long-term growth within a growing, innovative organization, with a clear pathway to higher technical or

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 duties to include sorter startup, calibration, sort setup and shutdown; cleaning, sterilization and bacterial testing.
• Use sterile techniques at all times to avoid contamination of samples or instrumentation.
• Use software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and test reports.
• Follow universal safety precautions to protect self and coworkers from biohazardous materials.
• Handle potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents in the workplace.
• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies.
• Keep knowledge of vendors and suppliers of materials specific to laboratory needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

2+ years’ related experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

STgenetics is hiring a Lab Technician for the 1st shift (5:30AM to 2PM) to join a high-quality laboratory environment. The role focuses on building foundational skills in flow cytometry and sperm physiology while training under experienced staff.

You will progressively operate multiple sorters, support routine lab duties, and contribute to process improvements. The position emphasizes long-term growth within a growing, innovative organization, with a clear pathway to higher technical or