Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Position: CPD&D Laboratory Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Work Type: onsite

Pay Range: $20.50/hr

Description:

Client is seeking motivated candidates with strong organizational skills to join our dynamic and multi-disciplinary Plant Performance team at the Indianapolis Research and Development facility. If selected, you will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day laboratory activities including preparation of experimental materials (e.g. soils, chemical solutions), conducting lab and greenhouse assays, collecting data, and maintaining a clean and organized lab environment. You must be able to work as a part of a team independently, network across research groups, and communicate clearly. If you have a passion for agricultural science and want to contribute to the future of farming, we encourage you to apply.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting greenhouse trials and lab assays including set-up, implementation, and assessment.

• Treat plants by using a variety of equipment including track sprayers (requires the ability to wear respirators)

• Carefully following established laboratory protocols and safety procedures

• Scheduling the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment

• Maintaining compliance with requirements for the handling and disposal of plant and microbial materials

• Data collection, management, and quality assurance

Required Qualifications

• B.A./B.S./associates degree in plant biology, Soil Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related area

• Experience conducting laboratory bioassays in an R&D setting

• Experience conducting greenhouse trials assessing plant growth and development

• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, detail-orientation, and a desire to work in a dynamic laboratory environment

• Experience with scientific record keeping and familiarity with common software applications

• The ability to occasionally lift and move heavy objects (25-50 lbs)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a lab and/or greenhouse environment

• Experience conducting experiments involving agricultural biologicals in a lab and/or greenhouse environment

• Experience using track spraying equipment for foliar treatments

• Familiarity with lab equipment and data collectionCompany Description

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.