About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Part time.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Join our client’s lab team as a Part‑Time Lab Assistant based in Watson, IN. You’ll help maintain an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory by supporting daily lab operations, preparing samples, and assisting with basic testing and documentation tasks.

• Assist with basic lab tasks: washing lab dishes, disposing/dumping samples, and maintaining the sample room
• Replenish supplies, unpack and label reagents, and prepare consumables (e.g., pentane filters, sand copper strips)
• Support blending/filling workflow: enter schedule data into lab systems, print test sheets and labels
• Help maintain chemical inventory and manage recycling processes in the lab
• Locate, request, scan, and electronically file Certificates of Analysis (COAs), test sheets, SDSs, obsolete specs, and other documents
• Wipe down work surfaces and keep the laboratory clean and orderly
• Prepare retain sample management tasks, including dissolving old powders/polymers with base oil as directed
• Perform general office support tasks: laminating, mail collection, and obtaining office supplies

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Who We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field preferred
• 0–2 years laboratory experience (entry level) — suitable for recent grads or students seeking hands‑on lab experience
• Basic computer skills for data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets; familiarity with SharePoint is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid problem‑solving and basic math skills
• Self‑motivated, able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Able to work independently or as part of a team and meet deadlines

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Details

• Employment type: Part‑time, Contractor
• Location: Watson, IN
• Estimated pay: $61,465 per year (estimated by source)

Our client values inclusion and diversity. Confidential Client provides competitive compensation, opportunities for development, and a supportive work environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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