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Job Title: Sample Lab Technician

Job Description

This Technician role is integral to the sample testing area, involving the preparation of seed samples for planting, germinating, and growing starter plants to gather data on yields and seed performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples
• Clean glassware, maintain stock and chemical inventory, and clean the workspace.
• Document processes and results via paper and LIMS to track samples and provide data for customers.
• And more!

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail verified by references.
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) verified by references.
• Interest in and openness to the sciences.
• Proven tenure at a company with 1-2 years of working experience at the same organization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No degree is required.
• Familiarity with agronomy, biology, and laboratory practices.
• Experience with documentation and lab management systems.

Work Environment

The work environment is a third-party testing lab that supports crop producers by testing yields and seed performance to ensure successful growing seasons. Technicians may stand or sit for extended periods, with tasks requiring movement, bending, twisting, and lifting of up to 10-25 pounds. The environment is temperature-controlled, with occasional warmer days, and is not noisy. Personal protective equipment is required when handling chemicals and cleaning dishware. The role requires proficiency in English to read work instructions. Work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and 15-minute paid breaks. Overtime opportunities are available, especially from October to March when a weekend shift is offered. Casual dress code is maintained in this lab environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RIVER FALLS, WI.

The pay range for this position is $36400.00 - $36400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, Vision, Dental, 401k Plans.

This is a fully onsite position in RIVER FALLS,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.