Laboratory Technician III - Cell Engineering - Decatur, IL
About The Position
The Cell Engineering group is seeking a motivated and dependable Laboratory Technician III to support scientific innovation. In this role, you will be the backbone of our laboratory operations. Your mission is to ensure scientists have the materials needed to advance cutting-edge research. If you enjoy staying organized, paying attention to details, making sure a lab runs smoothly, and growing along the way, we are the perfect place for you. You can own your role and be proud of it! This position offers comprehensive training and hands-on learning opportunities in laboratory operations, automation and microbiology.
Requirements
- Associate degree with at least 2 years of microbiology laboratory experience
- Good basic math skills and a critical mind
- Proficiency with computers and common software applications such as Microsoft Office (strong proficiency in Excel)
- Willingness to learn and utilize laboratory information systems (LIMS) and other digital tools daily
- A track record of following written and verbal instructions, and work mostly independently after training
- Experience standing for up to seven hours and lifting up to 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of liquid and solid media, and other laboratory reagents accurately and efficiently
- Keep glassware and other lab materials clean, sterile and ready for use
- Sterilize, stock, and organize consumables
- Safely autoclave and dispose of laboratory liquid and solid waste (following established procedures and training)
- Maintain inventories and identify replenishment needs proactively, and in a timely manner
- Receive, organize, and stock incoming laboratory supplies
- Manage chemical ordering, storage, and assist with disposal with responsibility
- Maintain laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, incubators and biosafety cabinets
- Coordinate equipment and room maintenance, and repair requests
- Keep shared laboratory spaces clean, organized, and fully stocked
- Identify opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, and laboratory workflows
- Support scientists and colleagues with additional laboratory activities as needed
- Contribute to a knowledge-sharing, positive and safe work environment
Benefits
- medical/Rx
- dental
- vision
- on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings account
- 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
- discounted employee stock purchasing program
- life insurance
- disability
- workers’ compensation
- legal assistance
- identity theft protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
- Paid time off
- paid holidays
- Adoption assistance
- paid maternity and parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Company-sponsored training and development resources
- LinkedIn Learning
- language training
- mentoring programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
