Laboratory Technician at BC Forward in Crows Nest, Indiana

Job Description:

Laboratory Technician



BCForward is currently looking for Laboratory Technician located at Indianapolis, IN 46268

Position Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268
Expected Duration: 12 months.
Estimated Start Date: 5/20/2024.
Pay Rate: $
20/hr.
Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm




Any exposure to common allergens? Nitrile gloves




Job Description:

• With guidance from supervisor and within established procedures, conducts routine research laboratory activities, and helps set up, plant, maintain, and evaluate experiments in support of agricultural research.


• Will provide support to labs working with insects, plant pathogens, and plant parasitic nematodes.


• Requires attention to detail and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.


• Work will take place in laboratory and greenhouse environments.


• Some lab or greenhouse experience desired.

Technician for Seed Applied Technology




Core Responsibilities:

• Support research projects to help understand how chemical and biologicals protect plants from pests.


• Capable of working with insects, nematodes, and plant material while completing highly detailed work.


• Organize seeds, plant seeds into soil, monitor plants, record observations, infest plants with insects, count insects, wash soil from roots.


• Work will be in ~30% in the greenhouse and ~70% in the lab.


• Maintain lab cleanliness.


• Lifting up to 40lbs may occur.


• Perform all work adhering to company safety policies and procedures.


• Work in a team with other scientists.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in biological sciences preferred, associate degree in plant science, environmental sciences or a closely related major; or directly applicable experience.


• Experience with plant science or insects.


• Ability to work independently.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills


• Highly motivated with a desire to work in a laboratory and greenhouse setting.


• Flexibility to shift focus throughout the day as needed to meet customer demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lab or greenhouse experience with insects in soil or on plants


• Previous experience conducting research testing.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221247 when responding to this ad.


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Job Snapshot




Employee Type

Contractor



Location

Crows Nest, IN (Onsite)



Job Type

Manufacturing



Experience

Not Specified



Date Posted

04/11/2024 Apply Now