Lab Technician IV

Ivy Tech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Tech is hiring a Lab Technician IV to support Biotech and Smart Manufacturing labs in Indianapolis. You will assist students and faculty, manage equipment and supplies, and help maintain and calibrate lab systems, including electronics, PLCs, and robotics.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and hands-on testing. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in industrial manufacturing or a related lab setting, with strong organizational skills and a background in equipment maintenance or robotics

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Industrial manufacturing, or equivalent training preferred.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Training and/or experience repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
• Industrial robotics programming and network I/O management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty in laboratory and projects.
• Order, receive and check equipment and supplies, perform inventory control, perform minor repairs of lab equipment.
• Provide lab support for classes held at 16 Tech and Glick Technology building, always ensure safety.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards are met.
• Assist in the development and optimization of experimental protocols and procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines, including proper handling and disposal.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety protocols

Maintenance troubleshooting

Tools

Industrial robotics programming

Network I/O management

Job description

Lab Technician IV

Location: Indianapolis

Job Type: Full-time

Classification: N4

Salary Range: $22.00 to $28.00/hr (Based on Experience)

Reports To: Department/Program Chair

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Who We Are

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled lab technician for our lab in Biotech and Smart Manufacturing. The lab technician will play a key role in supporting various projects by providing technical assistance, performing experiments, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

*Hands-on testing will be conducted in electronics, PLCs, and robotics.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist students and faculty in laboratory and projects.
• Order, receive and check equipment and supplies, perform inventory control, perform minor repairs of lab equipment.
• Provide lab support for classes held at 16 Tech and Glick Technology building always ensure safety.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards are met.
• Assist in the development and optimization of experimental protocols and procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines, including proper handling and disposal.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years of experience in Industrial manufacturing, or equivalent training preferred.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Training and/or experience repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
• Industrial robotics programing and network I/O management preferred but not required.

*Hands-on testing will be conducted in electronics, PLCs, and robotics.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our full‑time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no‑cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full‑time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.