Job Information
Actalent Lab Technician in Ankeny, Iowa
Description:
Performs laboratory technical tasks.
Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory
equipment.
Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering
and stocking.
Assist with Receipt, identification, and preparation of samples
ensure incoming samples are labeled correctly, appropriate analytical have
been requested, prep and analyze samples according to work instructions.
Prioritization of analyses according to customer needs;
organization and coordination of multiple projects in a high throughput lab
environment; obtaining analytical data; ensuring data integrity; functioning in
multi-discipline teams and delivering laboratory results in an efficient
manner.
Performance and improvement of various assay techniques, quality
control implementation, direct communication with scientists, analysis of
quantitative results, reporting results via LIMS/email.
Ensure work is conducted in compliance with safety, compliance,
business conduct policies and procedures and demonstrating the Global Breeding
values.
Basic knowledge of balances, pipets, record keeping
Reading and understanding standard operating procedures
Various chemistry lab techniques dilution preparation, sample
preparation (corn and soybean samples for Molecular Marker Technology)
NIR testing on corn, soybean, various crop samples.
Weighing and grinding of samples
Skills:
Chemistry, Fermentation, Seed testing, HPLC, GC, NIR, Biology
Top Skills Details:
Chemistry, Fermentation, Seed testing, HPLC, GC, NIR, Biology
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Associate degree or its equivalent and 0-3 years of related
experience
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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