Laboratory Technician

Advance Services Inc.; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Advance Services, Inc. is seeking a Seed Lab Technician for Malta, IL to process leaf and seed samples for DNA testing, prepare buffers, and operate lab equipment. The role requires maintaining test organization and supporting breeding programs, with collaboration across teams.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with an hourly pay of $22, offering wages paid weekly and employee benefits including health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process leaf and seed samples for DNA testing.
• Add chemical buffers and operate lab equipment (grinders, centrifuges, PCR, etc.).
• Keep tests organized and completed on time.
• Assist teammates and cover when others are out.
• Handle shipping, receiving, and organizing lab supplies.
• Dispose of used materials and maintain a clean lab.
• Track work online and report issues promptly.
• Report findings to support breeding programs.
• Communicate closely with internal teams to meet project needs.
• Assist with various lab tasks as needed (seed plating, consumables, etc.).
• Follow all safety and ergonomic protocols.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hiring Immediately! Lab Technician – Malta, IL Advance Services is now accepting resumes for a Seed Lab Technician position in Malta, IL.

Job Duties:

• Process leaf and seed samples for DNA testing
• Add chemical buffers and operate lab equipment (grinders, centrifuges, PCR, etc.)
• Keep tests organized and completed on time
• Assist teammates and cover when others are out
• Handle shipping, receiving, and organizing lab supplies
• Dispose of used materials and maintain a clean lab
• Track work online and report issues promptly
• Report findings to support breeding programs
• Communicate closely with internal teams to meet project needs
• Assist with various lab tasks as needed (seed plating, consumables, etc.)
• Follow all safety and ergonomic protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous lab experience required

Schedule & Pay:

• Monday–Friday $22/hour

Why Work for Advance Services, Inc.?

• Easy application process
• No fees – ever
• Weekly pay
• Fun safety and attendance incentives
• Health benefits for you and your family
• Paid time off
• Great referral bonuses

Advance Services partners with top companies in the area.

Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer