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Society for Conservation Biology

Laboratory Technician

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A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.

$47,886 / year median in Iowa

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Laboratory Technician Job DescriptionJob Description This is a high through-put laboratory that will allow you to expand your skills in an industry environment.
Key Aspects:
  • Agricultural industry
  • Ankeny, IA
  • Receiving and Analyzing SamplesEmployment Details:
  • Temporary/Contract position
  • Full-time hours
  • 1st shift Monday-Friday
  • 4-month project with possibility of extension
Educational Requirements:
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field
  • At least three years of related industry experience
  • Directly applicable experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements salary: $23
  • $23.7 per hour shift: First work hours: 7:30 AM
  • 4 PM education: Bachelors Responsibilities In this Grain Quality Analyst role you will receive, identify, and prepare samples
  • ensuring incoming samples are labeled correctly, appropriate analytics have been requested.
You will prep and analyze samples according to ISO work instructions. This is a high throughput lab environment. You must obtain and ensure analytical data integrity and able to function in multi-discipline team, delivering laboratory results in an efficient manner.
Desired hands-on experience with:
total combustion analysis, elemental analysis, calorimetry, Gas Chromatography (GC), NIR Spectroscopy, NMR, total oil analysis, colorimetry, falling number, farinograph, mixograph, bench-top wet chemical analyses, and LIMS The essential functions of this role include: working in a smoke free environment Skills Laboratory/SciencesSample PreparationSample AnalysisWet ChemistryAnalytical ChemistryLIMSMicrosoft OfficeISO Qualifications Years of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.