Scientific - Technician II - 4 day (M-Th) Overnights

Primary Talent Partners; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Scientific Technician II for a 6-month contract with a multinational company in Coralville, IA. The role involves performing manufacturing activities, monitoring production processes, and maintaining lab protocols and equipment. Candidates should have an associate degree in a science-related field, two years of lab experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires availability for evening shifts from Monday to Thursday at a pay rate of $22.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of lab experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency in various PC software programs.
• Experience in life science work.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential manufacturing activities in alignment with SOPs.
• Set up and operate automatic or semi-automatic machines.
• Monitor production process specifications and controls.
• Install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair equipment as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Lab cleaning and decontamination

Machine operation

Education

Associate degree in a science-related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Scientific - Technician II - 4 day (M-Th) Overnights with a multinational science and technology company in Coralville, IA. This is a 6-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $22.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: Monday‑Thursday, 9:00pm‑7:30am (3rd shift)

Description

The Technician II role plays a key part in delivering high‑quality products by performing essential manufacturing activities—such as decontamination, material transfer, and equipment operation—in strict alignment with SOPs, work instructions, and customer‑specific requirements.

The role also contributes to operational excellence by leveraging daily management practices to assess process performance, identify data‑driven improvements, and recommend counter‑measures that strengthen overall productivity and quality.

• Sets up and operates automatic or semi‑automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.
• Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
• Follows engineering drawings, work order information, manufacturing assembly procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process.
• Installs, modifies, moves, troubleshoots, repairs and dismantles machinery and equipment according to established SOPs, layout plans, blueprints or other drawings.
• Performs the set‑up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies.
• Assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts/components and/or electrical/electronic systems to make sub‑assemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment.
• Includes Machine Operator, Process Operations, Product Assembly, and Production Technician roles.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform lab cleaning and decontamination protocols in accordance with work instructions and Maintenance Connection software.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• An associate degree in a science‑related field and at least two years of lab experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in:
• A bachelor's degree.
• Life Science work experience.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliation Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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