We are hiring Laboratory Technician.

Our Major Agriscience Client is looking for Laboratory Technician in Indianapolis IN for a 12+ months contract on W2.

Please let me know if you are interested or anyone who might be interested.

***LOOKING FOR ENTRY LEVEL GRADUATES (Biology/ Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry)***

Job Details:

Client: Major Agriscience Client

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Indianapolis IN

Title: Lab Technician

Pay Rate: $ $21.00 W2 ONLY

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Provides technical support to the formulation development scientists through the preparation of formulation samples and testing of formulation samples for physical properties.

• Prepares formulation samples with minimum supervision using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, blenders etc.

• Independently evaluates formulation samples for physical properties and is proficient in the use of laboratory instruments such as laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, pH meters etc.

• Under minimal guidance generates reproducible data, interprets results.

• Enforce quality measures through finished product testing to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards. Responsible for daily records review and maintenance, follow up and fulfill customer documentation request.

• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments in good working order.

• Reports and discusses for any issues related to the Lab equipment.

• Ensures samples are labeled in compliance with EH&S requirements.

• Maintains laboratory notebook and accurately documents all experiments and results.

• Document results of experiments as well in report.

• Communicates project status in a timely fashion and immediately raises any issues to the project owner.

• Maintains a high housekeeping standard in the laboratory.

• Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies and procedures applicable to their job.

• Leads by example in the area of safety behaviors by promoting safe work habits.

Training for use of equipment and data systems will be provided for the incumbent.

Required Qualifications

• Performs duties with minimal supervision, actively demonstrates accountability by providing recommendations and/or thorough analysis of options for issues/solutions.

• Must exhibit skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple items simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly

• Strong problem solving and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills are required

• No prior formulation experience required, but technical experience in academia or industry is a plus.

Education

• Degree in sciences such as chemistry is mandatory.

• B.Sc. degree is desired. Masters okay (New Grad)

Disciplines of study can include:

• Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Chemical Engineering