Laboratory Research Technician

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: August 31, 2025

Laboratory Research Technician
Mid-Michigan Agronomy is a multifaceted company focused on delivering accurate data and proven solutions
to our customers through our contract research, our consulting, and our laboratory analysis. On a daily basis, we work
alongside growers and industry professionals in the field, and in the lab, to resolve the most complex issues facing our
industry. Our company culture creates an environment of innovation, and a passion for agriculture.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Laboratory Research Technician in our DeWitt, MI location. This is your
opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art lab providing accurate data to our clients. We are looking for someone that not
only can do the work, but someone that is organized, self-driven, ambitious, professional, and has a positive personality.
Our business is growing and we want you to grown with us!
Primary position duties include:
• Identify and quantify soil nematodes.
• PCR identification and genotyping of potato disease.
• Running samples for sugar content in sugar beets.
• Perform similar duties to Lab and Research Aide, such as collecting specimens, setting up and performing
experiments of a repetitive nature; and preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions as instructed.
• Keep lab and materials clean. Inspecting and maintaining all lab equipment as required.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and USDA APHIS permit regulations.
• Contribute to field trials by collecting soil samples, planting crops, and maintaining trial plots.
• Record accurate information and logs of experimental data.
• Support members with collection of data.
• Prepare support materials, compare and assist with analyses of data and write reports.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain specific scientific apparatuses and instruments. Order lab supplies and maintain
inventory.
• Record accurate information and logs of experimental data.
• Gather data to present to growers/industry professionals.
• Analyzing historical data and recognizing trends.
• Keep informed of new lab techniques.
• Provide routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects.
• Occasional out of state travel to conferences and client farms, speaking with current and potential clients.
Qualified candidates must have:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in crop and soil science, nematology, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular
biology or a related scientific field with 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience.
• Experience with spreadsheets, ordering, budget management.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively incorporate feedback.
• Licensure: None Required.
Preferred experience:
• Experience in crop and soil science and nematology.
Robert L. Schafer
8333 S. DeWitt Rd
DeWitt, MI 48820
517-242-3477
robert.schafer@midmichagronomy.com
midmichagronomy.com
Physical Demands:
• This position can spend extensive periods of time standing while conducting analysis.
• Also requires keyboarding and other bench work requiring fine finger manipulation.
• Routinely stoops and bends.
• Routinely reaches and grasps with arms and hands above head.
• Occasionally lifts, pushes and/or carries objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Walking in fields with uneven ground.
Work Hours & Benefits:
• Base Wage: Starting $22-24 per hour, bonuses are available
• Winter- 4 days per week
• Summer- 5-6 days per week, 40-50 hours per week
• Paid vacation between Christmas and New year
• Paid holidays if it falls on a regular work day
• One week off paid vacation in the summer after 90 days of employment, not to be taken during the months of
May and September.
• Simple Retirement Plan with 3% company match
• Health Insurance Benefit for yourself
• Dental Insurance Benefit for yourself
• Option to add family to health and dental**
• Hotel & travel expenses paid for industry meetings and trade shows