Lab Technician - 3rd Shift, Training & Growth Path

STgenetics; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

STgenetics is seeking a Lab Technician for the third shift (10PM–6AM) to grow within a high-quality laboratory setting. The role offers hands-on, structured on-the-job training and a defined path to advanced responsibilities under supervision.

Initial duties include foundational skills like flow cytometry and sperm physiology, with progression to independent operation of multiple sorters and mentoring newer staff over time. A strong attention to detail is essential.

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 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.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Sperm physiology

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

2+ years related experience or equivalent education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

STgenetics is seeking a Lab Technician for the third shift (10PM–6AM) to grow within a high-quality laboratory setting. The role offers hands-on, structured on-the-job training and a defined path to advanced responsibilities under supervision.

Initial duties include foundational skills like flow cytometry and sperm physiology, with progression to independent operation of multiple sorters and mentoring newer staff over time. A strong attention to detail is essential.