Overview
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Job Details
We are looking for Laboratory Technician for our client in Indianapolis, IN
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
- The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for preparing sterile media, dispensing materials, maintaining aseptic techniques, performing quality control activities, managing inventory, troubleshooting process deviations, and supporting laboratory process improvement initiatives.
- This role requires strong attention to detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Experience with aseptic techniques such as pipetting sterile media, pouring agar plates, and working in biosafety cabinets or laminar flow hoods.
- Proficiency with MS Excel.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP preferred.
- Prepare sterile media using autoclaves, mediaclaves, reactors, and other sterilization technologies.
- Weigh, sterilize, and dispense media into containers such as plates, flasks, and bottles using automated liquid handlers and peristaltic pumps while following SOPs and job aids.
- Apply sterile and aseptic handling techniques throughout all processes.
- Perform quality checks on prepared media, including streaking plates, measuring pH, and inspecting for contamination using microscopy.
- Monitor inventory levels and order required chemicals and consumables.
- Identify and assist in troubleshooting process deviations and contamination events.
- Participate in process improvement projects to enhance laboratory operations and efficiency.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow established procedures with accuracy and precision.
- Aseptic technique proficiency.
- Laboratory equipment handling.
- Data tracking and documentation skills.
- Experience with statistical tools preferred.
- Associate s or Bachelor s degree in a relevant scientific field.
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