Lab Technician- 3rd Shift

Belcan Corporation; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

PTO/Public holidays

Paid leave as required by law

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Ankeny, IA is hiring a Lab Technician for the 3rd shift (1:00 AM - 10:00 AM, M-F). The role involves creating and moving physical samples, performing seed quality analyses, and supporting lab operations with buffers, reagents, and greenhouse tasks.

The ideal candidate has a biology background and 1–3 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on safety, PPE, and ISO quality practices in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and reagents; inspect and operate lab equipment.
• Maintain indicator plants; conduct grow-out assays.
• Assist with seed health tests and greenhouse work; ensure PPE and safety compliance.
• Follow ISO Quality Management Standards in the lab.

Job description

Job Title: Lab Technician- 3rd shift

Location: Ankeny, IA

Zip Code: 50021

Shift: 3rd shift 1:00Am - 10:00Am M-F

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #AnkenyJobs; #LabTechnicianjobs; #INDP+

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $21.25/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Position Summary

Responsible for creation and movement of physical samples. Responsible for performing designated physical seed quality analysis. The Technician will provide support and assistance to by preparing buffers and reagents, assisting with seed health tests and performing greenhouse work.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and reagents, maintain indicator plants and conduct grow-out assays, inspect, operate, and maintain equipment, assist with seed health tests, follow and maintain the ISO Quality Management Standards wear proper PPE and take proper safety precautions while working in the lab.

Qualification

• Bachelors in Biology or relevant
• 1-3 Years of Experience