Sr. Laboratory Technician

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SR. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

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Job Details

Sr. Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Indianapolis, IN 46268

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

On-Site Requirement: 100% On-site

Interview Process: Phone interview followed by in-person interview for selected candidates

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Job Overview:

The Herbicide Tolerance Assay Development and Characterization (HT-ADC) team is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to support the development and optimization of assay platforms that identify and characterize genes associated with herbicide tolerance traits. This position involves greenhouse and laboratory responsibilities in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform daily plant handling and care, including planting and maintenance.

Execute herbicide applications on plants using a track sprayer chamber.

Conduct quality checks and sort plant material for experimental use.

Support experimental planning and coordination with cross-functional teams such as Crop Health, Herbicide Biology Discovery, Research Enablement, and other Johnston, IA research groups.

Operate common lab instrumentation including liquid handlers, imaging tools, and automated systems.

Maintain clean and organized laboratory and greenhouse environments according to SOPs.

Safely handle discovery chemicals, commercial herbicides, and solvents.

Follow sterile techniques for lab-based tasks when needed.

Use Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) for documentation and communication.

Accurately record experimental data under the guidance of lab and project leads.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience

OR Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience

OR Master's degree (preferred, experience not mandatory)

Preferred Background:

Plant Biology, Weed Science, or related life sciences

Previous experience in greenhouse operations or plant research

Skills & Competencies:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication

Proficiency in data documentation and adherence to safety and quality protocols

Strong collaboration and interpersonal abilities

Ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures, including use of PPE

Additional Requirements:

Medical Surveillance: Respiratory Evaluation for PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator)

Exposure Risks: Potential exposure to plants and chemicals

Remote Candidates: Not accepted - local, on-site applicants only
Job ID: 481243888
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025

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