About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Laboratory Technician (Chemistry / Biochemistry) to support on-site laboratory testing, sample preparation, documentation, and quality-control activities in West Indianapolis, IN. This is a contract role (1 year) with potential to extend or convert.

Location: West Indianapolis, IN (on-site)
Employment type: Contract – 1 year (potential to extend/convert)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour (based on education, skills, and relevant experience)

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, buffers, standards, and samples according to established procedures
• Perform routine wet chemistry, analytical, or biochemical testing under direction of senior staff
• Accurately record experimental data, observations, and results in notebooks, spreadsheets, or electronic systems
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and quality-control requirements
• Operate, clean, calibrate, and perform basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instruments
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace
• Assist with inventory management, reagent tracking, and ordering of supplies
• Review data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with documentation standards
• Communicate results, issues, and observations clearly to supervisors and team members
• Support additional laboratory, quality, or research activities as assigned

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related scientific discipline
• Recent graduate or early-career candidate; prior professional lab experience is helpful but not required
• Strong understanding of general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or biochemistry fundamentals
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and keep accurate documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data entry
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Comfortable working on-site in a laboratory environment and standing for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform routine laboratory tasks safely

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Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory coursework or internship experience with titrations, spectroscopy, chromatography, pipetting, solution prep, or biochemical assays
• Familiarity with laboratory safety practices, chemical hygiene, PPE, and waste handling
• Exposure to LIMS, ELN, chromatography software, or other laboratory data systems
• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, pH meters, or analytical balances

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What We Offer

• Hands-on training and exposure to professional laboratory operations
• Practical experience that supports long-term growth in chemistry, biochemistry, quality, or research-focused careers
• A team-oriented environment with structured SOPs and mentorship from senior lab staff

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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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