Seasonal Lab Technician 2026 at RiceTec in Alvin, TX

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform milling, grinding, weighing, and preparation of samples for further grain quality tests.
• Prepare chemical buffers and aliquots according to GMP guidelines
• Monitor quality assurance parameters and take corrective action when required
• Maintain and operate liquid handlers and automated lab equipment.
• Laboratory processes and instrumentation with the ability to troubleshoot technical problems
• Document sample flow. Troubleshoot processes where necessary
• Strong background with structured repetitive work
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to established practices with precision and efficiency
• On-site work required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Life Sciences background (Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required)
• Ability to diagnose problems utilizing a variety of tools including inquiries, observations, system schematics and documentation, software tools, and communications/electrical diagnostic tools
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

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, the employee is regularly required to stand up to 9 hours in a day; walk ; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance 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 regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

RiceTec, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.