Lab Technician I: Genotyping & Lab Operations

Planet Pharma; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Ankeny, IA seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to help run daily lab activities, keep a clean and organized workspace, and assist with sample handling and buffer/prep work.

The role covers receiving and organizing samples, maintaining inventory, troubleshooting genotyping equipment, and updating task-related docs. You may rotate across Chipping, Extraction and Detection areas, follow ESH guidelines, and collaborate with system support and research staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with lab workflow and sample handling.
• Awareness of safety guidelines and SOPs.
• Ability to work with multiple supervisors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Receive and organize incoming samples and maintain labware inventory.
• Prepare buffers and reagents as needed.
• Troubleshoot and operate genotyping production equipment.
• Review and update task-related documentation.
• Rotate across Chipping, Extraction and Detection areas.
• Follow ESH guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with system support teams and research personnel.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Genotyping equipment

Documentation review

Job description

Planet Pharma in Ankeny, IA seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to help run daily lab activities, keep a clean and organized workspace, and assist with sample handling and buffer/prep work.

The role covers receiving and organizing samples, maintaining inventory, troubleshooting genotyping equipment, and updating task-related docs. You may rotate across Chipping, Extraction and Detection areas, follow ESH guidelines, and collaborate with system support and research staff.