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Laboratory Assistant
Indianapolis
, Indiana $20.00/Hour
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Laboratory Assistant
Indianapolis, IN
$20/HR
Laboratory Assistant supports general lab operations by preparing media, handling plant materials and inoculum, safely managing chemicals, and maintaining lab and greenhouse cleanliness to ensure the validity and integrity of experimental results.
Laboratory Assistant Responsibilities:
Indianapolis, IN
$20/HR
Laboratory Assistant supports general lab operations by preparing media, handling plant materials and inoculum, safely managing chemicals, and maintaining lab and greenhouse cleanliness to ensure the validity and integrity of experimental results.
Laboratory Assistant Responsibilities:
- Prepare media for research purposes
- Clean and rinse glassware and equipment.
- Sterilize equipment using an autoclave.
- Prepare tubes and bottles with specified solutions.
- Operate basic lab equipment.
- Conduct routine laboratory tasks and prepare test setups, including placing plants into trays, tagging them, and assisting with applications.
- Mark plants for mobility tests and breakdowns and move them onto carts for further handling.
- Assist with inoculating and harvesting stock.
- Safely handle and apply chemicals including fungicides, and other research-related substances, following all safety protocols.
- Demonstrate the ability to properly wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a PAPRs (Powered Air-Purifying Respirators), to ensure safety during chemical handling and other hazardous tasks.
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience can substitute for degree requirements.
- A background in Biology or Plant Pathology is preferred.
- Knowledge of plant science is essential.
- Experience with the preparation, maintenance, and inoculation of fungal cultures in sterile conditions.