Position Title: Laboratory Technician (CPD&D)
Work Location: Indianapolis IN
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary: Wanted: individual capable of working with insects, plant material, and nematodes while completing routine, highly detailed work.

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.
• Educational Requirements:
• BS in Biology/Entomology
• Safety and Compliance: Adherence to our organization Safety Protocols: Understands and follows EH&S standards. Use of safety procedures & appropriate PPE mandated. Compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Soft Skills: Communication and Collaboration: 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.

 
 
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: $ 18.00/hr.