Lab Technician

Job Title: Seeding Lab Technician
Pay Rate: $21.00/hr on w2
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN 46077
Job Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Job Duration: 0- 11 Months contract

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process daily seeding requests per detailed instructions to ensure accuracy for testing every time.

• Delivery of finished orders to greenhouse.

• Complete assigned work and assist team as needed.

• Once trained, possess knowledge of all techniques required for the array of plantings, seeds, and soils to fill all seeding requests.

• Interact with automation including auto-seeders, transplanting system, automatic bench system.

• Possess general biology/plant knowledge.

• Quality Control data collection.

• Germination Testing.

• Greenhouse work; seed increases.

• Maintenance of seed inventory.

• Collaboration with team members, colleagues, customers, and researchers.

Required Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, fast learner, organized, detail-oriented, and devoted to project/team goals.

• Able to read/listen and follow detailed instructions.

• Strong multi-tasking abilities while maintaining focus on performing each task correctly.

• Have the ability to investigate, research and solve problems.

• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.

• Must have “commitment to safety” attitude for self, others, and the environment.

• Punctuality is required for the success of the team.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must have good manual dexterity.

• Able to work in hot environment (greenhouse) for periods of time.

• Able to work in environment with dust, dirt, seeds, planting media and various plant material.

• Job includes periods of repetition/repetitive motions.

Education and experience: Associates or bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Agriculture, Horticulture or other plant science related field. Related work experience will be highly valued.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person