BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Technician for an opportunity in Johnston, IA 50131!
Position Title: Laboratory Technician
Location:Johnston, IA 50131
Anticipated Start Date: 7/08/2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 5 Months
Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)/ [CONTRACT], [ON-SITE]
Pay Range: [$22] - [$22.50] /hr on w2
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Shift/Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:30am -4pm, with occasional 7AM start times.
Requirements:
Associate's (2-yr) required.
Maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards
New graduates with experience in a laboratory setting are encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
The Discovery Assay and Screening (DAS) team is responsible for developing and optimizing various assay platforms to identify and characterize hits, actives, leads, and construct performance.
As part of the DAS team, the Research Assistant will perform general laboratory operations tasks and provide support with experimental execution, at the direction of laboratory and/or project leads. Responsibilities and tasks may include:
Perform duties with regard to safety practices and procedures.
Ability to work both independently and part of a team.
Maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards.
Comfortability working with a variety of insect species at various life stages.
Assist in plant assays including sampling, culture maintenance, and plant care
Comfortable working in controlled environments to perform various plant care tasks
Utilize lab instruments to analyze samples and record results with precision and attention to detail
Perform lab duties with regard to sterile technique
Standard lab cleaning procedures
Education and Experience
Associate's (2-yr) required.
New graduates with experience in a laboratory setting are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 223910 when responding to this ad.
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