Laboratory Assistant

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posted 7 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Adobe AIR
Attention To Detail
Biology
Laboratory Equipment
Material Handling
Media
Organized
POTS
Pathology

Job Details

We are looking for Laboratory Assistant for our client in Indianapolis, IN
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
  • Responsible for supporting laboratory and greenhouse research activities, including media preparation, plant material handling, chemical safety, and maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
  • Ensures compliance with all safety protocols and proper handling of materials.
Responsibilities:

Media Preparation:

  • Prepare media for research purposes.
  • Clean and rinse glassware and equipment.
  • Sterilize equipment using an autoclave.
  • Prepare tubes and bottles with specified solutions.
  • Operate basic lab equipment.
Plant Material and Inoculum Handling:
  • Conduct routine laboratory tasks and prepare test setups, including placing plants into trays, tagging them, and assisting with applications.
  • Mark plants for mobility tests and breakdowns, and move them onto carts for further handling.
  • Assist with inoculating and harvesting stock.
Chemical Handling and Safety:
  • Safely handle and apply chemicals including fungicides and other research-related substances, following all safety protocols.
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including PAPRs (Powered Air-Purifying Respirators), to ensure safety during chemical handling and other hazardous tasks.
  • Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Housekeeping:
  • Wash and move carts, cut flats into single pots.
  • Bag and weigh plant material for disposal.
  • Clean lab and greenhouse benches and floors.
  • Empty and replace hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers.
  • Scrub growth and dew rooms.
  • Stock labs and greenhouses with necessary supplies.
Requirement/Must Have:
  • Knowledge of plant science.
  • Experience with preparation, maintenance, and inoculation of fungal cultures in sterile conditions.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols for handling fungal cultures.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work carefully in a lab environment.
  • Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
Qualification And Education:
  • Background in Biology or Plant Pathology preferred.
  • 1 2 years of relevant experience can substitute for degree requirements.
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