Sr. Laboratory Technician

Sr. Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Indianapolis, IN 46268

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On-Site Requirement: 100% On-site
Interview Process: Phone interview followed by in-person interview for selected candidates
Pay Rate: $25/hr

Job Overview:

The Herbicide Tolerance Assay Development and Characterization (HT-ADC) team is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to support the development and optimization of assay platforms that identify and characterize genes associated with herbicide tolerance traits. This position involves greenhouse and laboratory responsibilities in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily plant handling and care, including planting and maintenance.
• Execute herbicide applications on plants using a track sprayer chamber.
• Conduct quality checks and sort plant material for experimental use.
• Support experimental planning and coordination with cross-functional teams such as Crop Health, Herbicide Biology Discovery, Research Enablement, and other Johnston, IA research groups.
• Operate common lab instrumentation including liquid handlers, imaging tools, and automated systems.
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory and greenhouse environments according to SOPs.
• Safely handle discovery chemicals, commercial herbicides, and solvents.
• Follow sterile techniques for lab-based tasks when needed.
• Use Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) for documentation and communication.
• Accurately record experimental data under the guidance of lab and project leads.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
• Associate's degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
• OR Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience
• OR Master's degree (preferred, experience not mandatory)
• Preferred Background:
• Plant Biology, Weed Science, or related life sciences
• Previous experience in greenhouse operations or plant research

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in data documentation and adherence to safety and quality protocols
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures, including use of PPE

Additional Requirements:

• Medical Surveillance: Respiratory Evaluation for PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator)
• Exposure Risks: Potential exposure to plants and chemicals
• Remote Candidates: Not accepted - local, on-site applicants only

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 239647 when responding to this ad.

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