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Laboratory Technician

BC Forward Crows Nest, IN (Onsite) Contractor
Laboratory Technician

BC Forward is looking for Laboratory Technician in Indianapolis, IN 46268

Position Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Anticipated Start Date: 02/16
Duration: 12 months
Job Type: Contract with potential for extension

Shift: 8AM - 5PM
Pay Rate: $24.50/hour(W2)
Need:Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of experience or Associate's degree with 5+ years; Plant Biology background with hands-on plant handling required; Weed Science experience preferred; must be comfortable working in greenhouse environments and with herbicides/chemicals; strong organizational skills required; PhD candidates are overqualified, and Master's degree may be considered based on experience.
Interview Process: 1-Phone Screen, 2-Virtual/ IN Person Round
Job Description:
Candidate Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of experience, or Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience
  • Plant Biology background with hands-on plant handling experience required
  • Experience in Weed Science preferred
  • Comfortable working in greenhouse environments
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable working with herbicides and chemicals
  • PhD candidates are overqualified
  • Master's degree may be considered depending on years of experience
Medical & Safety Requirements
  • Medical Surveillance Testing Required: Yes - Respiratory Evaluation for PAPR
  • Exposure to Common Allergens: Plants, chemicals
  • Adherence to safety procedures and mandatory use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Role Overview
The Herbicide Tolerance Assay Development and Characterization (HT-ADC) team is responsible for developing and optimizing assay platforms to identify and characterize genes related to herbicide tolerance traits.
As part of the HT-ADC team, the Laboratory Technician will support laboratory and greenhouse operations, plant handling, and experimental execution under the guidance of laboratory and/or project leads. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE at all times
  • Perform duties in laboratory and greenhouse settings (100% site-based role)
  • Conduct planting and plant care activities as needed
  • Execute herbicide applications on plants using a track sprayer chamber
  • Perform quality checks and sorting of plant material for experiments
  • Coordinate and plan activities with cross-functional teams, including Crop Health, Herbicide Biology Discovery, and Research Enablement
  • Maintain laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards
  • Utilize common instrumentation, including liquid handlers, imaging equipment, and automated systems
  • Work comfortably with discovery chemistry, solvents, and commercial herbicides
  • Perform laboratory activities requiring sterile techniques when necessary
  • Accurately document experimental data under the guidance of project lead(s)

Technical & Software Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, for effective communication and collaborative file sharing

Soft Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective documentation and communication of results
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to follow SOPs and adhere strictly to safety protocols
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Education & Experience
  • Associate (2-year) or Bachelor's (4-year) degree required
  • Master's degree encouraged to apply
  • New graduates with laboratory experience are encouraged to apply
  • Full-time position: 40 hours per week

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 248842 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

01/23/2026

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