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Scientific - Laboratory Technician Lv3
BC Forward is looking for Laboratory Technician Lv3 in Minneapolis, MN 55447
About BCforward
Established in 1998, BCforward, a Black-owned firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, pioneers workforce management and digital product delivery solutions globally. With a team of 6,000+ consultants across the world, they champion human potential, guided by core values of People-Centricity, Excellence, and Diversity. As a market leader, BCforward provides a best-in-class workplace, emphasizing equal opportunity employment and fostering a culture of accountability and optimism.
Position Title: Laboratory Technician Lv3
Locations: Minneapolis, MN 55447
Anticipated Start Date: 8/1
Expected Duration: 11 Months
Job Type: Contract with Possible extension
Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 - 5:00 PM; with some weekends as needed.
Pay Rate: $25.71/hr on W2
Job Description:
The Laboratory Technician will conduct day to day tasks supporting a molecular biology and fermentations R&D teams. Once trained, the technician will be expected to keep up with daily activities which will include, along with other general support duties, media and plate preparation, restocking of lab supplies, cleaning and sterilization of glassware, collecting and autoclaving waste, and maintaining the lab support areas of the lab.
The preferred candidate will have some lab experience and a good understanding of sterile techniques and excellent biosafety behaviors. It will also be important to have good basic math skills and an ability to operate day to day under minimal direct supervision. Technicians will also perform standard upkeep and cleaning protocols on multiple pieces of scientific equipment and become familiar with their general function.
This position will include some rotational weekend work, typically collecting samples for other scientist
Must complete Background Check and Drug Test.
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent lab experience, biology or chemistry fields preferred
1-2 years of experience in a lab setting
Part-time lab experience during undergraduate studies a plus
Primary Duties:
General support for scientists
Media and plate preparation
Restocking lab supplies
Cleaning, waste collection, and maintaining the lab area
Keeping dish flow and sterilizing using autoclaves
Working with various lab equipment
Skill Requirements:
Understanding and working in GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) conditions.
Sterilization techniques such as autoclaving and basic lab procedures.
Calculating buffer concentrations and dilutions.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to occasionally lift 20-30 lbs.
Software Skills:
Proficiency with Excel, Office, Teams, and Outlook.
Work Environment & Scheduling:
PPE must be worn - nonporous shoes provided by Cargill. Must also wear lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves.
Weekend hours only 1-2 hours in a day. Rotation occurs upon request based on need, and time off may be taken through the week of to compensate for time scheduled for the weekend.
No OT available.
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 224914 when responding to this ad.
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Contractor
Location
Plymouth, MN (Onsite)
Job Type
Manufacturing
Experience
Not Specified
Date Posted
07/22/2024
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