Date Posted: 08/25/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506270
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Seed Quality Lab Technician -3rd Shift
Job Location: Ankeny, IA, USA, 50021
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday-Friday, 1:00am-10:00am
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 22.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 22.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Laboratory, Science
Nice To Have Skills/Attributes: Agriculture
Experience Desired: Laboratory, agricultural, plant science, seed testing, biological, or quality-control experience (1-3 yrs); Preparing buffers or reagents (1-3 yrs); Laboratory procedures, sample handling, or testing (1-3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• High school diploma or equivalent.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory, agricultural, plant science, seed testing, biological, or quality-control experience.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and proper PPE use.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with laboratory procedures, sample handling, or testing is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing buffers or reagents is a plus.
SUMMARY
Seeking a Seed Quality Lab Technician to support laboratory and greenhouse activities related to seed quality and seed health testing.
This is a hands-on position responsible for preparing and moving physical samples, performing designated seed quality analyses, preparing laboratory materials, supporting seed health testing, and maintaining plant materials used in testing activities.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare, label, organize, and move physical samples throughout the laboratory.
• Perform designated seed quality and seed health testing activities according to established procedures.
• Prepare laboratory buffers, reagents, and other materials needed for testing.
• Maintain indicator plants and support greenhouse activities.
• Conduct grow-out assays and document observations accurately.
• Inspect, operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Assist laboratory staff with seed health testing and related activities.
• Follow established SOPs and ISO Quality Management Standards.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and sample traceability.
• Wear required PPE and follow all laboratory safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a collaborative, multicultural work environment.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy, quality, and productivity.
***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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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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