NEW JOB OPENING
ENTRY-LEVEL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (GENOTYPING & PCR) -3RD SHIFT
IN ANKENY, IA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 07/09/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 503949
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Entry-Level Laboratory Technician (Genotyping & PCR) -3rd Shift
Job Location: Ankeny, IA, USA, 50021
Work Model: Onsite
Shift:
3rd shift
M-F from 1:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 4
Min Hourly Rate($): 19.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 21.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Biology, Laboratory, Science
Nice To Have Skills/Attributes: Agriculture
Experience Desired: Molecular biology, genotyping, PCR, biotechnology, agriculture, or life sciences (1-3 yrs); Experience preparing laboratory reagents, buffers, samples, and maintaining laboratory equipment (1-3 yrs); Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (1-3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Associate's degree.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Laboratory experience through coursework, internships, research, or industry.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and accurately document laboratory activities.
• Comfortable working independently during overnight hours.
• Basic laboratory techniques including sample preparation, pipetting, reagent preparation, or related laboratory procedures are preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

SUMMARY
Seeking an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support its Genotyping and PCR laboratory operations. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career laboratory professionals interested in molecular biology, agricultural biotechnology, and laboratory operations.

Working on the overnight shift, you'll help ensure laboratory workflows run efficiently by preparing materials, processing samples, maintaining laboratory inventory, operating equipment, and supporting production activities in a fast-paced scientific environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receive, label, and organize incoming laboratory samples.
• Prepare laboratory buffers, reagents, and supplies for daily testing.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, equipment, and workspace organization.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment used in genotyping production.
• Review, organize, and archive laboratory documentation.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Employee Safety & Health (ESH) guidelines, and laboratory quality standards.
• Support multiple laboratory priorities while collaborating with supervisors, manufacturing teams, and research personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required

  • **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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California Pay Equity:
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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.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

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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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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