Analytical Technician- Physical Properties

Kelly Services-Portugal; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mykelly seeks a Physical Properties Analytical Technician in Indianapolis to support discovery and development of crop protection products. You will operate LC/MS, plate readers, and liquid handling systems to determine physical properties of synthesized analogs and report results.

The role emphasizes high-volume experimental work, accuracy, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. This is a one-year contract with potential extension, located in NW Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in analytical chemistry or laboratory automation preferred.
• Experience operating LC/MS and/or HPLC instrumentation preferred.
• Familiarity with liquid handling systems, plate readers, and data analysis software preferred.
• Experience with automated liquid handlers is a plus but is not required.
• Comfortable working directly with laboratory equipment and conducting a high volume of experiments each week.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve problems.

Responsabilités

• Receive and check in samples, maintain sample inventory, and ensure accurate sample tracking.
• Prepare samples and determine physical properties of synthesized analogs.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish results to designated data repositories.
• Operate and maintain liquid handling systems, LC/MS instrumentation, and plate readers.
• Perform routine laboratory instrument upkeep, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support the implementation of new laboratory workflows, assay development, and optimization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve problems and support project objectives.
• Maintain strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency when preparing samples, conducting experiments, and reporting results.

Connaissances

Analytical Chemistry

LC/MS experience

HPLC operation

Liquid handling

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Outils

LC/MS instrumentation

HPLC instrumentation

Plate readers

Automated liquid handlers

Description du poste

Location: NW Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Flexible to work a 5×8 schedule between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $24-27/hr DOE

Assignment: 1 year contract, ability to extend or convert

We are seeking a Physical Properties Analytical Technician to join a multidisciplinary team supporting the discovery, development, and launch of crop protection products in Indianapolis. This position will operate and maintain liquid handling systems, LC/MS instrumentation, and plate readers, while developing, conducting, and reporting physical property determinations for crop protection discovery and development projects. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a chemistry lab environment!

Responsibilities

• Receive and check in samples, maintain sample inventory, and ensure accurate sample tracking.
  
• Prepare samples and determine physical properties of synthesized analogs.
  
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish results to designated data repositories.
  
• Operate and maintain liquid handling systems, LC/MS instrumentation, and plate readers.
  
• Perform routine laboratory instrument upkeep, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  
• Support the implementation of new laboratory workflows, assay development, and optimization.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve problems and support project objectives.
  
• Maintain strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency when preparing samples, conducting experiments, and reporting results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience in analytical chemistry or laboratory automation preferred.
    
  • Experience operating LC/MS and/or HPLC instrumentation preferred.
    
  • Experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry preferred.
    
• Familiarity with liquid handling systems, plate readers, and data analysis software preferred.
  
• Experience with automated liquid handlers is a plus but is not required.
  
• Comfortable working directly with laboratory equipment and conducting a high volume of experiments each week.
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
  
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve problems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in analytical chemistry, physical property testing, or laboratory automation.
  
• Hands-on experience operating LC/MS and/or HPLC instrumentation.
  
• Comfortable maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
  
• Able to manage high-volume experimental work while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
  
• Collaborative problem-solver who communicates effectively across scientific teams.