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Job Title: CPD&D Laboratory Assistant

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: Contract - 12 months, potential annual extension based on performance

Pay Range: $19/hr - $20/hr

Job ID: 372611

Schedule: 40 hours/week, plus 2 hours on one Saturday per month. Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Start: ASAP

Work Setting: Onsite only; no non-local or remote consideration

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a CPD&D Laboratory Assistant to join our collaborative team supporting lab and greenhouse operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in aseptic technique and handling fungal cultures and a proven ability to execute routine laboratory tasks with accuracy, maintain equipment and facilities, and support plant material studies safely.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare media for research purposes and operate basic lab equipment.
• Clean and rinse glassware and equipment; sterilize equipment using an autoclave; prepare tubes and bottles with specified solutions.
• Set up tests and conduct routine tasks involving plant material, including placing plants into trays, tagging, marking for mobility tests, and staging on carts.
• Assist with inoculating and harvesting stock; prepare and handle inoculum for plant studies under sterile conditions.
• Safely handle and apply chemicals, including fungicides, following protocols for storage, labeling, and disposal.
• Wear and use PPE, including PAPR, in accordance with safety requirements and medical surveillance.
• Perform housekeeping: wash and move carts, cut flats into single pots, bag and weigh plant material for disposal, clean benches and floors, empty and replace waste containers, scrub growth and dew rooms, and stock supplies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Aseptic technique expertise, including preparation, maintenance, and inoculation of fungal cultures.
• Knowledge of plant science and safety protocols to prevent contamination or exposure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with consistent attendance and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing inoculum and handling, harvesting, and storing fungal cultures.

Preferred Skills:

• Educational background in Biology or Plant Pathology; 1–2 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• Familiarity with greenhouse operations and growth room sanitation.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Additional Information

• Interview required. Resume required. Driving not required.
• Medical surveillance required for OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation and PAPR use.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and latex. PPE provided and required.
• Not a temp-to-hire role; annual extensions may be offered based on performance.