Laboratory Technician

• 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

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodation.