Laboratory Technician
2 - 5 years
Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Transnetyx Tissue is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to join our tea m!
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Schedule: Full-time | onsite | in-person
Compensation: starting hourly rate $22.00
Make Your Work Matter—Every Day
At Transnetyx Tissue, we support cutting-edge research that advances science and improves lives. As a Laboratory Technician I , you’ll play a hands-on role in producing high-quality tissue products used by researchers across the country. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a structured lab environment, and want to grow your career in life sciences, this is a strong entry point with real impact.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be a key part of our lab operations—executing protocols with precision, supporting your team, and ensuring every order meets our high-quality standards.
Core Responsibilities:
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who combines technical ability with reliability and a strong work ethic.
Minimum Qualifications:
Key Skills & Strengths:
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Why Join Transnetyx Tissue?
Who This Role is Perfect For
Apply Today
If you're ready to contribute to meaningful scientific work and grow your lab career in the Springfield area, we’d love to connect!
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Schedule: Full-time | onsite | in-person
Compensation: starting hourly rate $22.00
Make Your Work Matter—Every Day
At Transnetyx Tissue, we support cutting-edge research that advances science and improves lives. As a Laboratory Technician I , you’ll play a hands-on role in producing high-quality tissue products used by researchers across the country. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a structured lab environment, and want to grow your career in life sciences, this is a strong entry point with real impact.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be a key part of our lab operations—executing protocols with precision, supporting your team, and ensuring every order meets our high-quality standards.
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform tissue harvesting
- Conduct detailed tissue dissections across a variety of tissue types
- Prepare and formulate tissue media under strict quality control standards
- Package and ship products with accuracy, including labeling and documentation
- Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment care, and inventory levels
- Support daily lab operations, including stocking and receiving materials
- Process tissue for live cell cultures using aseptic techniques
- Assist with research projects under leadership guidance
- Provide basic customer support via email and phone
- Help train and mentor new or existing team members
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who combines technical ability with reliability and a strong work ethic.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Some college coursework in life sciences (strongly preferred)
- 3+ years of relevant experience (lab, medical, pharmacy, or similar environment preferred)
Key Skills & Strengths:
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to follow detailed procedures with precision
- Solid organizational and time management skills
- Basic computer proficiency (email, data entry, etc.)
- Clear communication and active listening skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn, teach, and support others
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Combination of standing, walking, and desk-based work; sitting and standing for extended periods of time
- Routine lab tasks including cleaning, stocking, and equipment handling
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs overhead as needed, and move 50 lbs on occasion but not overhead
Why Join Transnetyx Tissue?
- Purpose-driven work supporting scientific advancement
- Hands-on lab experience with opportunities to grow your skills
- Team-oriented culture that values quality, collaboration, and integrity
- Stability + growth in a specialized life sciences niche
Who This Role is Perfect For
- Two-year degree preferred in lab technology, forensics or related, although open to non-college candidates with 3 years or more experience in a medical or similar environment
- Early-career lab professionals looking to build experience
- Candidates with medical, veterinary, dental, or pharmacy tech backgrounds
- If you’ve had practical lab or science experience
- Individuals who enjoy precise, hands-on work in a structured environment
- People who take pride in quality and consistency
Apply Today
If you're ready to contribute to meaningful scientific work and grow your lab career in the Springfield area, we’d love to connect!
Skills
Biotechnology Research