Analytical Technician- Physical Properties

Analytical Technician- Physical Properties

Location: NW Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Flexible to work a 5x8 schedule between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $24-27/hr DOE

Assignment: 1 year contract, ability to extend or convert

We are seeking a Physical Properties Analytical Technician to join a multidisciplinary team supporting the discovery, development, and launch of crop protection products in Indianapolis. This position will operate and maintain liquid handling systems, LC/MS instrumentation, and plate readers, while developing, conducting, and reporting physical property determinations for crop protection discovery and development projects. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a chemistry lab environment!

Responsibilities

• Receive and check in samples, maintain sample inventory, and ensure accurate sample tracking.

• Prepare samples and determine physical properties of synthesized analogs.

• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish results to designated data repositories.

• Operate and maintain liquid handling systems, LC/MS instrumentation, and plate readers.

• Perform routine laboratory instrument upkeep, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Support the implementation of new laboratory workflows, assay development, and optimization.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve problems and support project objectives.

• Maintain strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency when preparing samples, conducting experiments, and reporting results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.

• Experience in analytical chemistry or laboratory automation preferred.

• Experience operating LC/MS and/or HPLC instrumentation preferred.

• Experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry preferred.

• Familiarity with liquid handling systems, plate readers, and data analysis software preferred.

• Experience with automated liquid handlers is a plus but is not required.

• Comfortable working directly with laboratory equipment and conducting a high volume of experiments each week.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve problems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in analytical chemistry, physical property testing, or laboratory automation.

• Hands-on experience operating LC/MS and/or HPLC instrumentation.

• Comfortable maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.

• Able to manage high-volume experimental work while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

• Collaborative problem-solver who communicates effectively across scientific teams.

If you’re looking to apply your analytical laboratory skills to support crop protection discovery and development and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply today!

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