Laboratory Support Technician

Prairie Holdings Group; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Technologies in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist laboratory staff and manage multiple projects daily, ensuring efficient operations. The role demands preparing media, sterilizing glassware, and maintaining records while communicating across departments.

The position is non-exempt, with hands-on duties, physical requirements, and a focus on accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work with multiple departments.
• Must cope well under pressure.
• Eager to learn and contribute to lab activities.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day functions of laboratory
• Prepare media using filter or steam sterilization techniques learned through on-the-job training
• Light cleaning, stock lab supplies
• Preparing, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and equipment used in various procedures
• Concurrent record keeping related to all pertinent documentation
• Communicate with various departments within the lab
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Laboratory Support Technician

FT-Hourly Full-Time Professional Sioux Center, IA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1278

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Annually

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Cambridge Technologies

Position Guidelines

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Support Technician

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Virus Production DATE REVISED: 08/05/2026

SUMMARY

The laboratory support technician provides support to laboratory staff. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects on a daily basis; primarily focused on ensuring the laboratory operates efficiently.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to: Supervisor

Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day to day functions of laboratory
• Preparation of various media using filter or steam sterilization techniques learned through on-the-job training.
• Preparing, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and equipment used in various procedures.
• Concurrent record keeping related to all pertinent documentation
• Communicate with various departments within the lab
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company
• Ability to multitask
• Must cope well under pressure

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Problem analysis and problem solving.
• Planning and organizing.
• Good judgement and decision making.
• Responsible and self-sufficient
• Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

NA

Cambridge Technologies

Position Guidelines

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Support Technician

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Virus Production DATE REVISED: 08/05/2026

SUMMARY

The laboratory support technician provides support to laboratory staff. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects on a daily basis; primarily focused on ensuring the laboratory operates efficiently.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to: Supervisor

Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day to day functions of laboratory
• Preparation of various media using filter or steam sterilization techniques learned through on-the-job training.
• Light cleaning, stock lab supplies
• Preparing, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and equipment used in various procedures.
• Concurrent record keeping related to all pertinent documentation
• Communicate with various departments within the lab
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company
• Ability to multitask
• Must cope well under pressure

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Problem analysis and problem solving.
• Planning and organizing.
• Good judgement and decision making.
• Responsible and self-sufficient
• Customer service orientation.
• Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

EDUCATION

Highschool diploma preferred but not required.