QC Lab Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for providing laboratory support, preparing solutions and buffers used in QC testing, and performing measurements utilizing QC instrumentation. Additional responsibilities include instrument operation and calibration, cleaning, inventory management, and general lab and administrative duties. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and reagents used in QC testing.
• Submit pipettes for calibration.
• Perform cleaning tasks, including mopping walk-in coolers and preparing cleaning solutions.
• Conduct measurements using laboratory equipment such as a pH meter, scale, and NanoDrop for concentration measurements.
• Perform dilutions, initiate instruments, acquire and save data, and change staining solutions.
• Maintain cleaning and temperature logs in the lab.
• Handle biohazard disposal.
• Conduct raw material checks.

Requirements

• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail, verified by references.
• 3+ months of pipetting experience, which can include academic experience.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science is preferred but candidates with relevant coursework or lab experience will also be considered.

Schedule

The position operates in a lab environment, working Monday through Friday on the first shift. Employees can start between 6 AM and 9 AM, working an 8-hour shift with a 30-minute meal break. Once the start time is determined, it should remain consistent. There may be some overtime required. This role is initially a 6-month contract with the potential for transitioning into a full-time position.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN. This is a fully onsite position.

Application deadline: Nov 16, 2026.