Laboratory Technician

Acro Service Corp; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corp is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support field and greenhouse research activities within a leading agriscience R&D team. The role involves collecting plant tissue samples, performing phenotyping, and recording agronomic data.

You'll maintain records using tablets and lab notebooks, follow EH&S/WPS protocols, and contribute to data-driven experiments in a dynamic lab environment in Johnston, IA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred in related fields.
• Experience in greenhouse, farm, or research settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage plant tissue samples for analysis.
• Perform field phenotyping and record agronomic data.
• Capture plant growth data in greenhouse environments.
• Maintain accurate records using tablets and lab notebooks.
• Follow EH&S, WPS, and stewardship protocols.

Skills

Detail oriented

Data collection

Field phenotyping

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy/Plant Biology/Genetics or related

Tools

Tablets

Lab notebooks

Job description

Duration : 6-12 months with possible extension

Location : 7300 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA, USA, 50131

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Description:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support field and greenhouse research activities within a leading agriscience R&D team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and manage plant tissue samples for analysis
• Perform field phenotyping and record agronomic data
• Capture plant growth data in greenhouse environments
• Maintain accurate records using tablets and lab notebooks
• Follow EH&S, WPS, and stewardship protocols

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred (Agronomy, Plant Biology, Genetics, or related)
• Experience in greenhouse, farm, or research settings is a plus