Title: Laboratory Technician Duration: 12 Months Location: Indianapolis, IN 46077
Shift: 7am – 3:30pm with some flexibility
Description: Seeking a contract technician for a microbial media preparation lab. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a team setting to prepare microbial and plant growth media in a laboratory environment. Conducting media preparation using sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves or mediaclaves, and dispensing machines, such as automated liquid handlers, is a key component of this role – which can be learned through on-the-job training. Candidates seeking to operate in a team-based and safety-oriented environment will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities: • Fill media orders by weighing components, operating sterilization equipment (i.e. autoclaves, mediaclaves, filters) and dispensing equipment (i.e. automated liquid handlers, plate fillers) • Maintain laboratory material stock and order supplies as necessary • Disassemble, clean, and reassemble media transfer equipment • Maintain equipment in a safe and efficient state • Review and update orders in media ordering system • Maintain a clean and orderly workspace • Communicate with team and internal customers to schedule activities
Qualifications: • A minimum of a high school diploma is required • Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment • Ability to schedule activities and manage stakeholder expectations
Preferred Qualifications: • An Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in scientific or related field • One year or more experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment • Experience with aseptic technique
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $23.00/hr.
