Job Description

Lab Technician Contract:

Johnston, Iowa, US Salary Range:

20.00 - 22.00 |

Per Hour Job Code:

372035

End Date:

2026-10-31

Days Left:

29 days, 7 hours left Hi there, I'm Siddhi, Talent Expert with Collabera LLC. Hope this message finds you well! We're actively hiring for top performers, and I think you could be a great fit. Why apply now? Positions are filling fast, and we're hiring immediately. If this resonates with you, I'd love to chat about how your background aligns with this opportunity. Let's explore if it's the right next move for you. Ready to connect?

Email:

siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com or

Phone:

(847)-440-1112

Position Details:

Client Industry:

Pharmaceutical/Medical Device/Biotechnology

Title:

Laboratory Technician

Location:

Johnston, IA 50131

Duration:

12 months ++ possibility of extension based on performance and business needs

Shift:

Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay Range:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Job Details:

We are world-class experts in plant breeding and biotechnology seeking to hire a contingent Lab Technician position within our Biotechnology team. T

his position supports a research team developing and evaluating novel plant breeding methods.

With guidance from a supervisor, the successful candidate would support plant tissue culture research activities.

This person will coordinate with various team members to accomplish such efforts.

Responsibilities:

Assist with creating, executing, and scoring results supporting research team needs, including but not limited to processing samples under sterile lab conditions measuring, imaging, and analyzing experimental results oordinating sampling and preparing of samples as needed

Execute plant tissue culture work including aspects of plant transformation, plant propagation, and conduct analytical assays of plant tissue samples as needed.

Work in and maintain a safe work environment; includes using aseptic, sterile techniques, Document experimental details with ability to analyze data and interpret results, Recording pertinent information in proprietary and standard software applications

Qualifications:

Ideal candidate has an Associate or Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, preferably with industry-related experience or equivalent amount of relevant education and experience.

Plant transformation experience in classroom or industry setting is highly desirable

Problem solving skills are required. Attention to detail and ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks is required

Ability to work well with teams, as well as the ability to work independently is required

Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills are required

Self-motivated and goal-oriented person with excellent work ethics and time management.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - These all are subject to applicable eligibility).

Job Requirement

Plant Tissue Culture

Plant Transformation

Plant Propagation

Aseptic Technique

Sterile Lab Techniques

Sample Processing

Analytical Assays

Experimental Data Analysis

Imaging

Results Scoring

Sample Preparation

Research Support

Laboratory Safety

Data Recording

Biotechnology

Plant Breeding

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Documentation

Organization

Time Management

Reach Out to a Recruiter

Recruiter

Email

Phone

Siddhi Kadakia

siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com