Lab Technician-2nd Shift

Planet Pharma; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Ankeny, IA is seeking individuals for 2nd shift in our Genotyping labs, working Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The ideal candidate will support daily laboratory activities by overseeing general operations, receiving samples, maintaining inventory, and preparing buffers and reagents, with rotation across three lab areas and compliance with safety and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Overseeing general operations in genotyping labs and keeping a clean, organized workspace.
• Receiving and organizing incoming samples and maintaining labware inventory.
• Preparing buffers and reagents for daily assays.
• Reviewing and updating task-related documentation and SOPs.
• Willingness to rotate across Chipping, Extraction and Detection areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and operate equipment used in genotyping production.
• Ensure a safe and compliant work environment per ESH guidelines.
• Collaborate with system support teams and research personnel.
• Adhere to SOPs and workflow guidelines.

Skills

Lab operations

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Genotyping equipment

Job description

These positions are on 2nd shift in our Genotyping labs, working Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m

The ideal candidate will support daily laboratory activities by overseeing general operations and maintaining a clean, organized, and orderly workspace. Responsibilities could include receiving and organizing incoming samples, maintaining adequate labware inventory, and preparing buffers and reagents.

This role also involves troubleshooting and operating equipment used in genotyping production, as well as reviewing and updating task-related documentation. Candidates may be required to rotate across all three laboratory areas: Chipping, Extraction, and Detection.

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 system support teams and research personnel are encouraged.

Training for these positions may occur outside the listed normal work hours, depending on the availability of training personnel. This will be discussed prior to hiring.