Lab Technician

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Laboratory Technician Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to assist in daily operations within a fast-paced quality control environment. This individual will play a key role in preparing samples, solutions, and laboratory materials that support analytical testing and production activities. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on laboratory work, follows procedures carefully, and is eager to develop technical skills within an industrial laboratory setting.

• Follow all laboratory safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
• Assist with inventory management for chemicals, reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
• Participate in safety initiatives and proactively identify workplace hazards.
• Support the development and revision of laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and laboratory solutions according to established protocols.
• Receive, label, log, and organize incoming samples.
• Perform routine sample preparation activities, including weighing, dilution, filtration, digestion, and conditioning.
• Ensure proper chain-of-custody documentation and sample traceability.
• Record sample information accurately within laboratory databases and tracking systems.
• Assist laboratory staff with routine testing and analysis activities.
• Operate common laboratory equipment including balances, pH meters, ovens, furnaces, and general laboratory instrumentation.
• Document testing activities and communicate observations to laboratory personnel.
• Perform routine cleaning, calibration checks, and preventative maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on laboratory efficiency, quality, and accuracy.

• Experience in quality control, chemistry, and laboratory settings.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry, titration, and analytical chemistry.
• Understanding of GMP and QC practices.
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices and safe chemical handling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• 1-2 years of laboratory, manufacturing, academic research, or internship experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience with sample preparation techniques and laboratory documentation.

The position operates on a day shift from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Training may occur at the Noblesville location, with a future move to the renovated Marion facility, which will feature multiple lines, clean rooms, and a new 300,000 sq. ft. laboratory.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marion, IN.

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $33.65/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and…