Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Ames, Iowa 50010

Duration: 11 Months

Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM

Starting Rate: $24/hr

BASIC PURPOSE:

• Performs customary scientific/lab duties under supervision.
• Participates/assists in the execution of routine experiments.
• Performs all work in conformance with applicable regulations.
• Performs all work in a safe manner.
• Works primarily within the laboratory environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Initiates and completes customary procedures in an efficient manner with supervision; operates and is responsible for lab equipment.
• Demonstrates technical ability to assist in the execution of routine experiments and procedures with supervision.
• Ability to perform routine assays including but not limited to basic bacterial culture, ELISA, Luminex and PCR.
• Understands and applies basic scientific principles with guidance.
• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
• Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.

Skills:

• Previous scientific/laboratory experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.