Job Description
Position Title: CPD&D Laboratory Technician
Work Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46077
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
• Wanted: individual capable of working with insects, plant material, and nematodes while completing routine, highly detailed work.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred. Work environments vary throughout the day between laboratory, greenhouse, and insectary colonies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Clipping/thinning plants used in testing.
• Hands-on infesting of plant and artificial diet material with various (non-stinging, non-hazardous) insect species.
• Routine assay formulation using manual pipettes.
• Specialized assay application using hand sprayers and track sprayers.
• Laboratory maintenance (cleaning, restocking, etc.).
• Grading insect assays.
• Preparation of media used in entomology testing.
• Scribing for evaluators
Qualification & Experience:
• Self-driven individual that also works well in a diverse group setting.
• Flexibility to shift focus throughout the day as needed to meet customer demands.
• Willing to work independently and with a team as needed.
• Self-initiated and desire to learn.
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to follow directions and protocols
• Must have work experience (Does not need to be related to lab work, but must have had any job previously).
• BS in Biology/Entomology
• Adherence to safety protocols, including EH&S standards, PPE use, lab safety procedures.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
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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: $18.75/hr.