Lab Technician

Lab Technician

BC Forward is Looking for Lab Technician/ Research Laboratory Technician at Johnston, IA 50131

Position: Lab Technician/ Research Laboratory Technician

Location: Johnston, IA 50131

Duration: 10+ Months

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Times: 8am - 5pm

Job Summary:

The Research Laboratory Technician will support ongoing research and development activities by performing routine laboratory tasks, managing data and information, and/or operating small-scale production equipment. Under general supervision and following established procedures, the technician contributes to scientific experiments and projects of limited duration and scope, while also identifying opportunities for process improvements and resolving issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine laboratory experiments, tests, or information/data management activities in support of research objectives.
• Operate, assemble, and configure small-scale production equipment and control systems.
• Collect, record, and analyze experimental results and troubleshoot unexpected or erroneous outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members to suggest and implement improvements in laboratory methods and processes.
• Ensure proper documentation of procedures, observations, and findings in laboratory notebooks, databases, or systems.
• Communicate results clearly and accurately to team leads or research scientists.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in project planning for short-term research initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 1+ years of laboratory or R&D experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of scientific methods, laboratory techniques, and data management.
• Familiarity with operating laboratory equipment and control systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a research or industrial lab setting.
• Experience with small-scale production equipment or instrumentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, LIMS, or electronic lab notebooks.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 240602 when responding to this ad.

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