Lab Tech Job Listing at Kelly Services in Indianapolis, IN (Job ID 9361911)

Description

We are currently seeking qualified professionals for various contract positions with our established corporate clients in the Indianapolis, IN area. While these roles are temporary, they offer a valuable opportunity to gain experience and potentially transition into a permanent position within these reputable organizations.
Kelly Services proudly provides comprehensive health benefits to all contract employees, allowing you to focus on your performance and career development during the engagement. After the contract concludes, you will have the option to reassess your career goals and explore potential internal opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about these exciting opportunities and how Kelly Services can support your career aspirations, please don't hesitate to contact me to schedule a brief informational call at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
TITLE:  Laboratory Technician
PAY:  $20/hour W2
DURATION:  12 months - possibility to extend
LOCATION:  Onsite – Indianapolis, IN
SCHEDULE:  800-430pm CST - Mon-Fri

Description:
With guidance from supervisor and within established procedures, conducts routine research laboratory activities, and helps set up, plant, maintain, and evaluate experiments in support of agricultural research. Will provide support to labs working with insects, plant pathogens, and plant parasitic nematodes. Requires attention to detail and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Work will take place in laboratory and greenhouse environments. Some lab or greenhouse experience desired.
• Interview required? Yes
• Resume required? Yes
• Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate: Basic lab experience and Degree in relevant field of study; new grads okay; comfortable working with insects
• Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? No
• Any exposure to common allergens? Nitrile gloves
• Will non-local/remote candidates be considered? No
• Will they be driving? No

Technician for Seed Applied Technology
Core Responsibilities:
- Support research projects to help understand how chemical and biologicals protect plants from pests.
- Capable of working with insects, nematodes, and plant material while completing highly detailed work.
- Organize seeds, plant seeds into soil, monitor plants, record observations, infest plants with insects, count insects, wash soil from roots.
- Work will be in ~30% in the greenhouse and ~70% in the lab.
- Maintain lab cleanliness.
- Lifting up to 40lbs may occur.
- Perform all work adhering to company safety policies and procedures.
- Work in a team with other scientists.

Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in biological sciences preferred, associate degree in plant science, environmental sciences or a closely related major; or directly applicable experience
- Experience with plant science or insects
- Ability to work independently
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly motivated with a desire to work in a laboratory and greenhouse setting
- Flexibility to shift focus throughout the day as needed to meet customer demands.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Lab or greenhouse experience with insects in soil or on plants
- Previous experience conducting research testing
 

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.

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