R&D Sample Prep Contractor| Indianapolis, IN

Kelly Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a detail-focused R&D Sample Prep Contractor to support the Crop Health R&D Central Screening & Repository team in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves weighing, sample transfer, storage, and daily communication with customers to ensure materials are available for screening and testing.

This 1-year assignment emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, lab safety, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biology, or related STEM field.
• Familiarity with working in a chemical laboratory.
• Strong verbal and written communication for stakeholder updates.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet timelines.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation.
• Safe handling of hazardous chemicals and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Weighing & Material Handling: Accurately weigh, deliver, and maintain laboratory records of materials and discovery compounds for screening.
• Sample Transfer & Storage: Support projects transferring vials and samples to new storage systems and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Automated Operations: Potentially operate automated liquid handling systems to plate samples for physical property testing.
• Solvent Handling & Formulation Support: Safely handle and formulate solvents and prepare materials per protocol.
• Customer Communication: Provide daily updates to internal or external customers on order/status and material availability.
• Lab Upkeep & Safety: Maintain laboratory and fume hood spaces, ensure sanitation and audit-ready housekeeping, and follow chemical safety practices.
• Training & Support: Initial onboarding includes hands-on lab training and shadowing with experienced team members. Ongoing guidance, feedback, and cross-functional collaboration support skill development and operational consistency.

Skills

Chemical laboratory experience

Recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biology or related STEM field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

R&D Sample Prep Contractor| Indianapolis, IN

Join a collaborative, detail-focused R&D team supporting the Crop Health R&D Central Screening & Repository group. The weigh team works as part of a multidisciplinary organization to enable discovery, development, and launch of the crop protection pipeline by accurately preparing and managing materials for screening and testing.

Contract: 1-year assignment, with possible extension or conversion

Pay Rate: $22/hr

Location: Indianapolis, IN

The Role: What You’ll Do

• Weighing & Material Handling: Accurately weigh, deliver, and maintain laboratory records of materials and discovery compounds for screening.
• Sample Transfer & Storage: Support projects transferring vials and samples to new storage systems and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Automated Operations: Potentially operate automated liquid handling systems to plate samples for physical property testing.
• Solvent Handling & Formulation Support: Safely handle and formulate solvents and prepare materials per protocol.
• Customer Communication: Provide daily updates to internal or external customers on order/status and material availability.
• Lab Upkeep & Safety: Maintain laboratory and fume hood spaces, ensure sanitation and audit-ready housekeeping, and follow chemical safety practices.
• Training & Support: Initial onboarding includes hands-on lab training and shadowing with experienced team members. Ongoing guidance, feedback, and cross-functional collaboration support skill development and operational consistency.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Chemistry, Biology, or a related STEM field.
• Experience: Familiarity with working in a chemical laboratory; prior hands-on lab exposure through academic or industry settings preferred.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder updates.
• Mindset: Dependable, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to meet timelines.
• Core Skills: Comfort with standard chemical lab equipment and basic laboratory techniques.
• Accurate recordkeeping and data maintenance for materials and inventory.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
• Safe handling of hazardous chemicals and adherence to laboratory procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with laboratory instrument upkeep, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to task-switch, prioritize workload, and work efficiently under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Happens Next?

If your background aligns with this opportunity, a recruiter will follow up to discuss next steps. Apply to be considered for the Weigh Contractor position in Indianapolis.

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