Laboratory Support Technician in Sioux Center, Iowa at Prairie Holdings
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Cambridge Technologies
Position Guidelines
JOB TITLE: Laboratory Support Technician
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Virus Production DATE REVISED: 08/05/2026
SUMMARY
The laboratory support technician provides support to laboratory staff. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects on a daily basis; primarily focused on ensuring the laboratory operates efficiently.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Reports to: Supervisor
Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support day to day functions of laboratory
- Preparation of various media using filter or steam sterilization techniques learned through on-the-job training.
- Light cleaning, stock lab supplies
- Preparing, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and equipment used in various procedures.
- Concurrent record keeping related to all pertinent documentation
- Communicate with various departments within the lab
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company
- Ability to multitask
- Must cope well under pressure
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills – verbal and written
- Problem analysis and problem solving.
- Planning and organizing.
- Good judgement and decision making.
- Responsible and self-sufficient
- Customer service orientation.
- Teamwork.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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:
- Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color 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 fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.
EDUCATION
Highschool diploma preferred but not required.