Laboratory Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Indianapolis, IN (Job ID US3545073_BH9762891)

Description

Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Duration: 12 months +        
Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
Pay Rate: $30.00/hour


Overview

• This position involves working in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments, handling laboratory equipment and it is 100% site based.
• Routine research laboratory specific activities might be different base on the different CPD&D area recruiting focus (Example: Formulation labs: Prepares formulation samples and tests for physical properties and assists with formulation preparation and characterization; Active Ingredient labs: small lab scale-up activities, support to manufacturing facilities troubleshooting, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Harvesting roots from soil
• Extracting nematodes from soil
• Preparing pots and planting soil-based bioassays
• Counting nematodes and insects
• Measuring root lengths and plant weights
• Assisting with seed treatments
• 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

Required Qualifications

• BS in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related fields)
• Will consider recent grads
• Requires familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of chemical & analytical skills and equipment setup is required.
• Understands and follows EH&S standards.
• Use of safety procedures & appropriate PPE mandated.
• Compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Experience in Entomology & with nematodes and insects preferred

• 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
• Ability to stand in place for multiple hours per day

PPE Requirements

• Will wear a PAPR: Medical Clearance & Pulmonary Function testing required, as well as Cholinesterase Eval.
• Exposure to insects and latex
• Extensive training in safety, ergonomics, and laboratory SOPs provided

Additional Information

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Work environments vary throughout the day between laboratory, greenhouse, and insectary colonies
• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone (taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com) for immediate consideration.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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