Job Title: CPD&D Laboratory Assistant
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Duration: 12 months
Shift Times: 7:30am -4:00pm Mon-Fri
 
This position is in the biology group for new herbicide discovery. The position includes work in the lab as well as work in the greenhouses. The position requires working in various greenhouse conditions including warm and cool conditions. Working closely with plant material is required. The successful candidate will need to be able to work independently and in small teams. Training will be provided for all tasks, but an education or background in plant biology and/or horticulture would be beneficial.
 
Specific responsibilities will include:

• Transplanting plant material for testing
• Movement of carts from lab and greenhouses
• Trimming plant material
• Mixing of herbicide application solvents
• Formulation and application of herbicidal compounds
• Weighing of plant samples
• Grading plant injury
• Bagging plant material for de-vitalization
• Data entry
• Cleaning and upkeep of labs

 
Ideal candidate selection criteria :

• Greenhouse experience

Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate:

• Minimum of Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience will be considered over education - Prior Greenhouse & Lab Experience; AS/BS Degree Biology, Plant Science preferred but not required, MS Overqualified; Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? Yes, PAPR - OHSA Respiratory Eval
• Any exposure to common allergens? Insects, Plants, Chemicals, Latex

 
Additional Notes: PAPR certification and training will be provided onsite.
  
 
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: $ 24.00/hr.