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.**
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ankeny, Iowa
Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$22 Per Hour
Company Size
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Website
https://www.roseint.com/
About Company
Founded in 1993 by Sue Bhatia, Rose International is one of the nation's leading minority- and woman-owned providers of Staffing and Total Talent Solutions. We serve companies in all 50 states and employ thousands of people across the country.
Skills
Agricultural Scienceunmatched
Assaysunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Botanyunmatched
Cleanroomunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Analysisunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
Materials Testingunmatched
Multiculturalunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Specimens/Samplesunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Testingunmatched
Traceabilityunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.