Date Posted: 02/12/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 497030
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Lab Technician (Entry)
Job Location: Ankeny, IA, USA, 50021
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday- Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 5
Min Hourly Rate($): 22.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 25.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agriculture, Laboratory, Science
Experience Desired: Strong organizational and time management abilities (1 yrs); Team-oriented mindset with ability to work under multiple supervisors (1 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required
SUMMARY
The ideal Individual will support daily activities in the laboratory by leading general operations, housekeeping, orderliness, and cleanliness of the workspace. Other duties will include receiving and labeling of incoming samples, maintaining and receiving sufficient labware inventory, as well as preparing buffers and reagents. Troubleshooting and operating equipment needed for PCR Production will be needed. This Candidate will be responsible for reviewing and archiving task-related documents.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Proficiency in following written procedures and protocols
• Problem-solving skills for equipment troubleshooting
• Capability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work under multiple supervisors
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead general laboratory operations including housekeeping, orderliness, and cleanliness of workspace
• Receive, process, and accurately label incoming samples according to established protocols
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of labware and coordinate timely receipt of supplies
• Prepare buffers and reagents following standardized procedures
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment required for genotyping production activities
• Review, organize, and archive task-related documentation in accordance with laboratory standards
• Ensure compliance with Employee Safety and Health guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment at all times
• Interface effectively with manufacturing and research personnel across multiple departments
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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