Laboratory Technician

Net2Source (N2S); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Indianapolis, IN, to support environmental fate research. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, using laboratory automation, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Preferred candidates have a degree in Chemistry or related fields with skills in teamwork and organization. This 12+ month contract role offers a pay rate of $20.00 – 22.00/hr on W2.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma. Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
• Basic understanding of bench chemistry techniques and standard laboratory equipment.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with carbon-14 radioactive materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental fate research using laboratory samples.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Adhere to safety procedures in a laboratory environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 12+ Months (Extendable)

Pay Rate: $20.00 – 22.00/hr on W2

Job Description

The Predictive Safety Center (PSC) is seeking a scientist to fill a contract position to support ongoing environmental fate research. This individual will work closely with PSC team members to conduct and support laboratory experiments.

BS Environmental Science preferred. MS overqualified; Basic understanding of bench chemistry techniques and use of standard laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and support environmental fate research, including the setup of experiments with environmental samples such as soil, extraction of small molecule crop protection actives, sample cleanup, and analysis by liquid chromatography.
• Use and maintain laboratory automation equipment such as automated liquid handlers and solids dispensers to conduct high-throughput (HTP) assays.
• Conduct environmental fate experiments utilizing carbon-14 radioactive isotope materials and instrumentation used for measurement of radioactive residues.
• Support the development of novel environmental fate assays under the guidance of subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Contribute to the organization and upkeep of the laboratory, including handling of waste streams.
• Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety procedures, including our radiation safety program to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements for handling of radioactive materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Basic understanding of bench chemistry techniques and use of standard laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project goals.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with computer systems and standard software such as Microsoft Office.
• Agreement to strictly adhere to all safety procedures.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with carbon-14 radioactive materials.

Regards,

Prateek Pampattiwar

Recruitment Specialist

Net2Source Inc.

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