Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant - Administrative Lab Support

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268

Start Date:
ASAP (Target: Around February 9)

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate:
$21-$23 per hour

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• Optional overtime available
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Interview Process:

• Interview required (Microsoft Teams)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant - Administrative Lab Support to provide critical administrative and operational support to laboratory teams. This role is primarily administrative (approximately 80%), with limited hands-on laboratory responsibilities (approximately 20%).

This position is ideal for candidates who are comfortable with documentation, data management, inventory tracking, and compliance-focused tasks, while also supporting basic laboratory operations as needed. Candidates seeking a fully lab-based role may not be a good fit.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Documentation Support (80%)

• Execute administrative documentation tasks, including:
• E-signature acquisition
• Data archiving
• Document uploads
• Ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory, quality system, and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate records within internal systems to support laboratory operations.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient team workflows.

Laboratory Support (20%)

• Manage the lifecycle of laboratory samples and chemical solutions, including:
• Receipt
• Storage
• Tracking
• Final disposition
• Maintain accurate and compliant inventory records within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Provide general laboratory support as needed to assist the lab team.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work legally in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship or support is available for this position, including for permanent residency (green card) processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree required (Chemistry or a related scientific discipline preferred).
• Master's degree candidates will be considered overqualified.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience with analytical chemistry techniques.
• Recent graduates with academic lab experience only are also encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multitasking, and customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to accommodate urgent or high-priority projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) principles.

Additional Information

• No additional medical surveillance testing is required for this role.
• This is an administrative lab support role, not a fully lab-based position.
• Candidates primarily interested in hands-on laboratory work will not be a fit.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 248721 when responding to this ad.

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