Laboratory Technician

Knowledge Services • West Lafayette, IN

19h • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

Knowledge Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 24-month contract working onsite at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm.
• Pay rate is $14/hr
Purdue is looking for a Laboratory Technician resource to work in their lab and has interest in research using zebrafish as a model and learn how a small fish helps to promote human health.
• This role has the opportunity to experience rigorous biological scientific research.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in biology or another science related field is prioritized.
• Basic Laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience working in a university or large institutional setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management abilities, with an emphasis on accuracy
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Routine zebrafish facility maintenance and general laboratory support and management, such as buffer preparation, autoclaving, sample storage and inventory, and reagents ordering and receiving.
• Adult and larval fish husbandry.
• Zebrafish fin clipping and genotyping.
• Working with graduate students to perform basic laboratory experiments, such as PCR, DNA agarose electrophoresis, Western blot, and imaging using fluorescence scopes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees