Senior Laboratory Technician

Cynet Systems Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks individuals for a lab-based role involving plant care and experimentation. Ideal candidates will have an associate or bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. The job entails executing herbicide applications, coordinating with research groups, and maintaining lab standards. New graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Education in relevant field, Associate's or Bachelor's degree required.
• New graduates with lab experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Execute herbicide applications on plants using track sprayer.
• Maintain lab facilities and document experimental data accurately.
• Coordinate activities with other research groups and conduct lab activities.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Effective documentation

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

• Use of safety procedures and appropriate personal protection equipment is mandated.
• This position involves working in laboratory and greenhouse settings. It is 100% site based.
• Planting/plant care activities may be performed by the incumbent
• Executes herbicide applications on plants using a track sprayer chamber
• Quality check and sort plant material for experiments
• Coordinate and plan activities with other groups such as Crop Health/Herbicide Biology Client, Research Enablement and research groups in Johnston, IA
• Maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Use of common instrumentation, including liquid handlers, imaging equipment, and automated solutions
• Comfortability working with Client chemistry, solvents, and commercial herbicides
• Perform lab activities that at times require sterile techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, to facilitate effective communication and collaborative file sharing
• Ability to accurately document experimental data, under advisement of project lead(s).
• Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective documentation and communication of results, good organization skills, follow SOPs, and adhere to safety protocols, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Use of safety procedures and appropriate personal protection equipment is mandated.
• This position involves working in laboratory and greenhouse settings. It is 100% site based.
• Planting/plant care activities may be performed by the incumbent
• Executes herbicide applications on plants using a track sprayer chamber
• Quality check and sort plant material for experiments
• Coordinate and plan activities with other groups such as Crop Health/Herbicide Biology Client, Research Enablement and research groups in Johnston, IA
• Maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Use of common instrumentation, including liquid handlers, imaging equipment, and automated solutions
• Comfortability working with Client chemistry, solvents, and commercial herbicides
• Perform lab activities that at times require sterile techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, to facilitate effective communication and collaborative file sharing
• Ability to accurately document experimental data, under advisement of project lead(s).
• Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective documentation and communication of results, good organization skills, follow SOPs, and adhere to safety protocols, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s (2-yr) or Bachelor’s degree (4-yr) required. Master’s degree encouraged to apply.
• New graduates with experience in a laboratory setting are encouraged to apply.

About the company

We are a team of technical visionaries who joined forces to form a company that would gather the best and brightest talent in the world. The company uses this talent to help other organizations fulfill their technological dreams and goals and make them a reality. Welcome to Cynet Systems Inc. – a premier staffing and recruiting company – a nationally and locally certified diversity firm.

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