Laboratory Technician- West Lafayette Job in West Lafayette, Indiana US
Laboratory Technician- West Lafayette
Kelly Services has an excellent opportunity available. Our client, a Fortune 500 Company, is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Lab Technician in West Lafayette, IN Kelly Services, a worldwide leader in the staffing industry, is currently seeking top talent for a Germination Lab Technician / Herbicide Evaluator. The candidate will support the Seeds QC Lab. Candidate?s resume and work history should provide clear examples of proactive thinking/forward thinking, initiative, and an ability to successfully multitask consistently. Candidate?s work history should display solid examples of success as a team player, with multiple internal customers as they will be interfacing with many different levels in this role. This position requires the ability to adapt to ever-changing situations, perform at a very high level while juggling multiple responsibilities. The position is a temporary full time, 6 months or longer position. You MUST live in the Lafayette or West Lafayette area to be considered for this position. Primary responsibilities Prepare materials for germination/herbicide testing, including and not limited to: trays with kimpak towels, sand and/or water, germination paper watering, cart preparation, tray washing, plant material waste collection and disposal, housekeeping, stocking consumable materials, dividing seed samples using divider machines. Use equipment to separate bulk seeds into specific seed sizes. Could also be working in the Herbicide testing lab, which will involve preparing herbicide bioassay testing with rolled towels and dilute herbicide solution. This process also includes planting corn, sunflower and cotton seed on towels as directed as well as evaluating herbicide testing. Use equipment to separate bulk seeds into specific seed sizes. Daily housekeeping in state of the art lab and completing appropriate paperwork and samples. Job Expectations Must be able to follow directions and complete the above tasks independently once trained. Must be physically able to complete tasks. Interact with a diverse scientific community Able to work effectively under pressure and time constraints while responding with appropriate urgency to situations Requirements: * Only candidates that meet the following qualifications need apply . Minimum High School diploma/GED General chemical knowledge is recommended Selected candidates need to poses independent and self motivating work ethic with a level of ownership. Detail orientation toward work tasks and a high level of work aptitude. Candidate should display strong work ethic that displays high level of attention to detail, dependability, and have an appreciation for sciences. Top 3 most important success factors for candidate selection: 1. Candidate needs to display a Science aptitude and an ability to learn and understand basic science tasks 2. Work history and experience should display strong level of self motivation 3. High level of attention to detail both in hands on work as well as in documenting details in spreadsheets All candidates should be capable of passing a 7 year criminal background investigation and drug screen for consideration. Job Details 40 hours per week Monday ? Friday 7:30am ? 4:30pm $12.00 per hour If you meet the qualifications listed above, join the Kelly Services Team and submit your resume to us today! Apply online. Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. To be considered for this position, you must use the ?apply now? button below to submit your resumes. If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter recruiting for this position, Ann Delestine at 206-524-6980; however your resume must be received via the ?apply now? button included within. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, only qualified candidates will be contacted.