**Job Title:** Entry-Level Lab Technician – 2nd Shift **Location:** Ankeny, IA **Pay:** $22–$24 per hour (DOE) **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM **Type:** Temp-to-Perm **Jumpstart Your Lab Career with a Hands-On Role That Makes a Difference** Are you ready to bring your curiosity, focus, and technical skills to the lab? We’re hiring an **Entry-Level Lab Technician** for a **2nd shift** opportunity in **Ankeny, IA** —a role designed for those eager to grow, problem-solve, and contribute to meaningful projects that support innovation in manufacturing, research, and product development. This is more than a lab job—it’s your entry point into a career in science, with real impact and room to grow. **What You’ll Be Doing:** + Run lab-scale sample generation and testing to support customer programs and R&D projects + Troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment used in production and property evaluation + Assist with machine scale-up projects and provide accurate data for decision-making + Maintain organized and thorough documentation—logs, notebooks, digital records + Perform stoichiometric calculations (by hand or software) to support production work + Conduct technical research using online tools to solve real-world challenges + Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing staff, and R&D teams to drive results + Manage multiple tasks under direction from various supervisors and meet tight timelines + Follow EHS and SOP protocols to ensure a safe and efficient work environment **What We’re Looking For:** + 1–3 years of lab experience (academic, internship, or industry-related) + Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities + Familiarity with lab safety and standard operating procedures + Comfortable with basic calculations and technical documentation + Tech-savvy and capable with Microsoft Office tools + Team player with great communication skills and a proactive mindset **Why You’ll Love This Role:** + Competitive pay and stable hours on 2nd shift + Opportunity for full-time placement with long-term growth + Direct involvement in exciting product development and process improvement + Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter + Build a strong foundation in lab operations with cross-functional exposure Ready to take your lab skills to the next level? Apply now and be part of something that matters. Ask ChatGPT **Pay Details:** $22.00 to $24.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance