Seasonal Lab Technician 2026
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform milling grinding weighing and preparation of samples for further grain quality tests.
- Prepare chemical buffers and aliquots according to GMP guidelines
- Monitor quality assurance parameters and take corrective action when required
- Maintain and operate liquid handlers and automated lab equipment.
- Laboratory processes and instrumentation with the ability to troubleshoot technical problems
- Document sample flow. Troubleshoot processes where necessary
- Strong background with structured repetitive work
- Other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to established practices with precision and efficiency
- On-site work required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Life Sciences background (Bachelors degree preferred but not required)
- Ability to diagnose problems utilizing a variety of tools including inquiries observations system schematics and documentation software tools and communications/electrical diagnostic tools
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications (Excel Word PPT etc.)
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand up to 9 hours in a day; walk ; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision Distance vision Peripheral vision Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
RiceTec Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
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About Company
Welcome to the home of the highest-yielding long-grain rice in America. RiceTec develops hybrid rice seeds for rice farmers around the globe.