Laboratory Assistant

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Location: 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 (Onsite only)

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Anticipated

Start Date:

February 16

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Duration: 12-month contract (potential yearly extensions based on performance)

We are seeking a highly motivated CPD&D Laboratory Assistant to support technical personnel in day-to-day laboratory and greenhouse operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining laboratory standards to ensure the accuracy, validity, and integrity of experimental results.

You will work as part of a collaborative team of four in a laboratory and greenhouse environment, with rotating responsibilities to keep the work engaging.

Experience with
aseptic techniques is essential.

• Prepare research media and specified solutions
• Clean, rinse, and sterilize glassware and equipment (autoclave use)
• Operate basic laboratory equipment

• Assist with routine lab tasks, plant setup, tagging, and applications
• Prepare, inoculate, harvest, and store fungal cultures under sterile conditions
• Assist with plant mobility tests, breakdowns, and cart movement

• Safely handle fungicides and research-related chemicals
• Proper use of PPE, including PAPRs
• Ensure correct storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals

• Clean labs, greenhouses, benches, floors, and growth rooms
• Wash carts, manage waste containers, and prepare plant material for disposal
• Stock laboratories and greenhouses with necessary supplies

• Background in Biology or Plant Pathology (preferred)
• 1–2 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements
• Knowledge of plant science and fungal culture handling
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong work ethic, excellent attendance, and willingness to learn

• OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation required (PAPR use)
• Exposure to common allergens, including chemicals and latex
• 40 hours/week + 2 hours on one Saturday per month
• This is not a temp-to-hire role
  , but annual extensions may be offered based on performance
• Onsite position only (remote/non-local candidates will not be considered)