Laboratory Technician

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Technician for an opportunity in Indianapolis, IN 46268!

Position Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268

Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 months of contract with possible extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY], [CONTRACT], [Onsite]

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.50/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma; associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Basic understanding of bench chemistry techniques and use of standard laboratory equipment.

Job Description:

The Predictive Safety Center (PSC) is seeking a scientist to fill a contract position to support ongoing environmental fate research. This individual will work closely with PSC team members to conduct and support laboratory experiments.

Responsibilities:

Conduct and support environmental fate research, including the setup of experiments with environmental samples such as soil, extraction of small molecule crop protection actives, sample cleanup, and analysis by liquid chromatography.

Use and maintain laboratory automation equipment such as automated liquid handlers and solids dispensers to conduct high-throughput (HTP) assays.

Conduct environmental fate experiments utilizing carbon-14 radioactive isotope materials and instrumentation used for measurement of radioactive residues.

Support the development of novel environmental fate assays under the guidance of subject matter experts (SMEs).

Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure timely delivery of results.

Contribute to the organization and upkeep of the laboratory, including handling of waste streams.

Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety procedures, including our radiation safety program to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements for handling of radioactive materials.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a high school diploma; associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred.

Basic understanding of bench chemistry techniques and use of standard laboratory equipment.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project goals.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Experience with computer systems and standard software such as Microsoft Office.

Agreement to strictly adhere to all safety procedures.

Candidates should be comfortable working with carbon-14 radioactive materials.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

[Minimum of a high school diploma; associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred. Basic understanding of bench chemistry techniques and use of standard laboratory equipment.]

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 246262 when responding to this ad.