About this opportunity
Miraterra lists this Lab Technician - Medical opportunity in ames, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
FULL-TIME, SEASONAL POSITION
Our breakthrough digital measurement technology is transforming how we understand the world around us, unlocking critical insights across soil, plants, feed, food, and more.
By combining our breakthroughs in Raman spectroscopy, machine learning, chemometrics, and AI, we empower farmers, food producers, and industries to make smarter, more sustainable decisions. Our solutions drive both environmental and economic impact, improving efficiency, sustainability, and quality. Our recent acquisition of Trace Genomics’ assets, including its Iowa lab and DNA-based soil biology capabilities, accelerates our ability to deliver breakthrough soil-to-table measurement at scale.
As a Laboratory Technician on our Soil Analysis Production team, you’ll be at the heart of our high-throughput soil processing workflow. You’ll also help manage our inventory of samples and materials, ensuring everything runs smoothly to meet tight deadlines. Strong organization, communication skills, and comfort with basic lab techniques (ie. In our collaborative environment, you’ll work alongside experts in agriculture, analytics, microbiome, and molecular biology, contributing ideas and learning from the best. This is your chance to grow your skills while helping build a more sustainable future in agriculture.
You will report directly to and work closely with the Lab Supervisor.
Process soil samples according to customer order requests and in a timely manner
Cleaning and maintaining equipment (pipettes, other tools, station)
Experience with lab automation and LIMS
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry
On-site at our lab in Ames, Iowa
Full-Time, Seasonal (Fixed-Term)
We are committed to building a safe, inclusive workplace where individuals of all backgrounds and walks of life can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized and underrepresented groups, recognizing that varied experiences enrich our team and fuel our mission.
Our solutions empower smarter decisions across soil, plants, food, and beyond, amplifying environmental impact, improving food security, and lowering costs across the value chain.
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