Laboratory Technician

Acro Service Corp; Johnston (IA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Acro Service Corp. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the research team in Johnston, IA, for 6–12 months with possible extension. The role involves hands-on work across lab, greenhouse, and field environments and supports DNA extraction and PCR activities.

The successful candidate will have a BS in a chemistry or life sciences field or related coursework, plus relevant lab experience. Opportunity to contribute to diverse projects and gain practical laboratory skills.

Competenze

• BS degree or coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Plant Science, Botany, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 1+ year of relevant laboratory, research, agricultural, plant, or scientific experience preferred.
• Familiarity with DNA extraction, PCR, sample preparation, or other basic laboratory methods is a plus.

Mansioni

• Assist scientists and technical staff with day-to-day research and laboratory activities.
• Collect, label, process, and organize plant and biological samples.
• Support laboratory testing and research activities, including DNA extraction and PCR.
• Assist with high-throughput sample processing and laboratory workflows.
• Maintain accurate sample records, data, and laboratory documentation.
• Perform work according to established SOPs, methods, and safety procedures.
• Work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field settings as needed.

Conoscenze

DNA extraction

PCR

Sample processing

Laboratory techniques

Lab documentation

Formazione

BS degree or coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Plant Science, Botany, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Duration : 6-12 months with possible extension

Location : 8305 NW 62nd Avenue, P.O. Box 7060, Johnston, IA, USA

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our research team and support scientific activities across laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments.

This position is ideal for candidates with a background in Biology, Chemistry, Plant Science, Botany, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field who enjoy hands‑on research and laboratory work.

What You’ll Do

• Assist scientists and technical staff with day‑to‑day research and laboratory activities.
• Collect, label, process, and organize plant and biological samples.
• Support laboratory testing and research activities, including DNA extraction and PCR.
• Assist with high‑throughput sample processing and laboratory workflows.
• Maintain accurate sample records, data, and laboratory documentation.
• Perform work according to established SOPs, methods, and safety procedures.
• Work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field settings as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• BS degree or coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Plant Science, Botany, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Candidates currently pursuing a science degree with relevant laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
• 1+ year of relevant laboratory, research, agricultural, plant, or scientific experience preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, sample preparation, or other basic laboratory methods is a plus.
• Candidates with plant sampling, greenhouse, field research, or agricultural research experience are welcome to apply.