Lab Technician (Agriculture)

Actalent; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Actalent in River Falls, WI is hiring a Lab Technician (Agriculture) to prepare seed samples, germinate, and grow starter plants for data on yields and seed performance.

You will clean glassware, manage inventory, document processes in paper records and LIMS, and support customers with data. This full-time, on-site role offers standard 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM hours and overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail verified by references.
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) verified by references.
• Interest in and openness to the sciences.
• Proven tenure at a company with 1-2 years of working experience at the same organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples.
• Clean glassware, maintain stock and chemical inventory, and clean the workspace.
• Document processes and results via paper and LIMS to track samples and provide data for customers.
• And more!

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interest in sciences

Experience at current company

Education

No degree required

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Title: Lab Technician (Agriculture)

Job Description

This Technician role is integral to the sample testing area, involving the preparation of seed samples for planting, germinating, and growing starter plants to gather data on yields and seed performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples

• Clean glassware, maintain stock and chemical inventory, and clean the workspace.

• Document processes and results via paper and LIMS to track samples and provide data for customers.

• And more!

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail verified by references.

• Great communication skills (written and verbal) verified by references.

• Interest in and openness to the sciences.

• Proven tenure at a company with 1-2 years of working experience at the same organization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No degree is required.

• Familiarity with agronomy, biology, and laboratory practices.

• Experience with documentation and lab management systems.

Work Environment

The work environment is a third-party testing lab that supports crop producers by testing yields and seed performance to ensure successful growing seasons. Technicians may stand or sit for extended periods, with tasks requiring movement, bending, twisting, and lifting of up to 10-25 pounds. The environment is temperature-controlled, with occasional warmer days, and is not noisy. Personal protective equipment is required when handling chemicals and cleaning dishware. The role requires proficiency in English to read work instructions. Work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and 15-minute paid breaks. Overtime opportunities are available, especially from October to March when a weekend shift is offered. Casual dress code is maintained in this lab environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of RIVER FALLS, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36400.00 - $36400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, Vision, Dental, 401k Plans.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in RIVER FALLS,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.