Laboratory Assistant

On-Board Scientific is hiring a Laboratory Assistant based out of Indianapolis, IN.

For immediate consideration please send your resume to

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About Us:

On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:

Position Type: Full Time/ 1 year with a possibility of extension

Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Time: 7:00am-4:00pm plus 2 hours one Saturday a month

Compensation: $19-$20 per hour.

1st shift

Keys:

Candidate selected will assist technical personnel in general laboratory operations, maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards in order to help ensure the validity and integrity of experimental results.

Candidate needs to have some basic knowledge of plants.

Resume and work history facts should display candidate's ability to be of sound and professional work ethic, including a highly motivated mindset.

Work history needs to allow for and present candidate as one with successful efforts with Teamwork and experience in a professional environment, with independent work skills.

Responsibilities:

Media Preparation

Wash/rinse glassware and equipment, sterilize equipment using Autoclave, fill tubes and bottles with specified solutions, prepare cleaning solutions, deliver supplies to work areas, operate basic lab equipment

CDM Tests

Perform routine lab work, test setup: put plant into trays and tag, make tags for test, thinning plants, and marking plants for mobility tests, and breakdowns (place plants onto another cart)

Greenhouses

Uses of insecticides/fungicides, inoculate and harvest pathogens, wash and move carts, cut flats into single pots, bag and weigh plant material for disposal

Cleaning

Clean lab and greenhouse benches and floors, empty hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers and replace, scrub down Growth and Dew Rooms, and stock of labs and greenhouses with supplies.

Qualifications:

Required B.S. in Biology or Plant Pathology background up to a Master's level.

Some aseptic technique experience preferred

Must have basic knowledge of plants

Must be able to work within a team environment. Working closely with a 4 person team with a rotation on individual tasks.

Apply Today.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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