Laboratory Technician 1

Cambridge Technologies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Technologies in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to assist in the production of viral vaccines in a fast-paced, team-oriented laboratory. Requires a high school diploma or GED and willingness to follow aseptic procedures and regulatory guidelines.

On-site role with room for growth within Manufacturing-Cell Culture/Virus. The position involves aseptic handling, SOP compliance, accurate record keeping, and communicating results to supervision, with safe lab practices

Qualifications

• Perform aseptic procedures including media preparation and inoculation.
• Follow SOPs accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain concurrent records and documentation.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and equipment.
• Communicate results to supervisor.
• Promote safe lab practices and adhere to company policies.
• Comply with USDA regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with aseptic procedures and vaccine-related tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and SOP compliance.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize lab glassware.
• Communicate results to supervisor.
• Operate safely in a team lab setting.

Skills

Aseptic technique

SOP adherence

Lab safety

Documentation

Results communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Laboratory Technician 1

UBJ Manufacturing FT-Hourly Full-Time Sioux Center, IA, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Annually

Cambridge Technologies

Position Guidelines

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing-Cell Culture/Virus

DATE REVISED: 09/04/2026

SUMMARY

Lab Technician I will assist in the production of viral vaccines and related work in our Sioux Center, IA lab facilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest (including adherent cells, suspension cells and primary cells harvested from chicken embryos), filling vaccines, etc.
• Has the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Concurrent record keeping related to all pertinent documentation.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and equipment for use.
• Successfully and accurately communicate results to supervisor.
• Able to demonstrate and promote safe lab practices in all areas of work.
• Acts within the guidelines established by the company policy.
• Must understand and work with regulatory guidelines established by the USDA.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced work environment. Team-centric lab. Able to lift up to 50lbs on occasion. Noise level in production lab is typically moderate.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED. Aseptic technique and clean room experience preferred but not required.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES

• Able to communicate effectively and promote a team environment.
• Recognize problems and assess solutions.
• Able to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend information and to effectively convey information to colleagues at various levels.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.