Laboratory Technician

Job Title : Biology Lab Technician

Location : Indianapolis, IN 46077

Duration : 12 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)

Schedule : 8am-4:30pm



Details:

• Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate: BS Biology, BioChem or other related Science Field, Lab Experience, Good Communication skills; Cell culture and aseptic technique?
• Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? No
• Any exposure to common allergens? Plants, Fungus, Latex, Chemicals
• Will non-local/remote candidates be considered? No

Job Description:

• The client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic biologist to join the Crop Health R&D, Mode of Action and Bioanalytical Center of Expertise, based at our Indianapolis, IN Research and Development facility.
• The biologist will contribute to our goal of providing novel, sustainable solutions to benefit farmers and consumers.
• The successful candidate must also be able to work in a team environment, across scientific disciplines, and be capable of clearly communicating to stakeholders.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to follow instructions/methods, the ability to follow a workflow chart to its conclusion.
• Biochemistry lab techniques including protein expression and purification.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills, and the ability to successfully work in a dynamic group environment.
• Manage daily,weeklyand monthly laboratory activities, such asmonitoringof equipment, periodic laboratory cleaning and managing central supply stocks/reagents, laboratory waste and general lab maintenance.
• Document work in an electronic laboratory notebook.
• An understanding of the company safety culture including personal protective equipment and waste streams will be an expectation of this role.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a science related field
• Interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to analyze and interpret data using various software tools

Nice to have:

• Experience with protein expression in E. coli and protein purification
• Experience with data entry and data management
• Cell culture and aseptic technique
• Experience preparing media recipes
• Experience with?microbiology

Special Equipment Required:

• Closed-toe waterproof shoes, long pants