Laboratory Technician

Position Details :

Role : Laboratory Technician

Location : Johnston, IA

Duration : 3+ months with potential extension

Job Description :

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in conducting routine research laboratory activities and supporting research and development efforts. Under the guidance of supervisory personnel and in accordance with established procedures, you will :

With guidance from supervision and within established procedures, conducts routine research laboratory activities, information / data management activities or operates small scale production equipment in support of research and development. Identifies and suggests improvements in methods, plans projects of limited duration and scope, troubleshoots when erroneous or unexpected results occur. Responsible for producing research experimental results, or information / data management results, or assembling and configuring of small scale production equipment and control systems utilizing a variety of techniques, effectively documenting findings and communicating results.

Working in seed quality testing laboratory with a focus on vigor and viability germination testing. Evaluate seedlings according to testing criteria. Plant germination tests by shaking and sorting kernels onto germination substrate. Place germination tests in different growth environments. Must have a strong attention to detail during repetitive activities. Conduct seed corn kernel sizing in production like environment. Perform sample aspiration. Evaluate samples for purity and quality. Follow all safety procedures and protocols. Be willing and able to stand for extended periods and lift 50 pounds.

EEO :

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority / Gender / Disability / Religion / LGBTQI / Age / Veterans.