Laboratory Technician - Chemistry/Biochemistry

Laboratory Technician – Chemistry/Biochemistry

Location: NW Indianapolis, IN (on-site)

Employment Type: Contract – 1 year, with potential to extend or convert

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour, based on education, skills, and relevant experience

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing, sample preparation, documentation, and quality-control activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Bachelor’s graduate in Chemistry or Biochemistry to build hands-on laboratory experience in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Entry-level chemistry laboratory roles in Indianapolis commonly emphasize accurate sample handling, safety compliance, data documentation, and instrument support; this position is designed for candidates ready to apply their academic training in a real-world laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, buffers, standards, and samples according to established procedures.
• Perform routine wet chemistry, analytical, or biochemical testing under the direction of senior laboratory staff.
• Accurately record experimental data, observations, and results in laboratory 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 an organized, clean, and safe laboratory workspace.
• Assist with inventory management, reagent tracking, and ordering of laboratory 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career candidate; prior professional laboratory experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong understanding of general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or biochemistry fundamentals.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and maintain 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory coursework or internship experience involving titrations, spectroscopy, chromatography, pipetting, solution preparation, 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 balances.

What We Offer

• Hands-on training and exposure to professional laboratory operations.
• An opportunity to develop technical skills that support long-term growth in chemistry, biochemistry, quality, or research-focused careers.