Compunnel Inc. ยท 2 days ago
Laboratory Technician-- GOEDC5708080
Zionsville, IN
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expCompunnel Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Assistant to join their collaborative team in a lab and greenhouse environment. The role involves media preparation, handling plant materials, and ensuring safety protocols while working independently and as part of a team.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Neha Dubey
Responsibilities
Prepare media for research purposes
Clean and rinse glassware and equipment
Sterilize equipment using an autoclave
Prepare tubes and bottles with specified solutions
Operate basic lab equipment
Conduct routine laboratory tasks and prepare test setups, including placing plants into trays, tagging them, and assisting with applications
Mark plants for mobility tests and breakdowns and move them onto carts for further handling
Assist with inoculating and harvesting stock
Safely handle and apply chemicals including fungicides, and other research-related substances, following all safety protocols
Demonstrate the ability to properly wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a PAPRs (Powered Air-Purifying Respirators), to ensure safety during chemical handling and other hazardous tasks
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements
Wash and move carts, cut flats into single pots
Bag and weigh plant material for disposal
Clean lab and greenhouse benches and floors
Empty and replace hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers
Scrub Growth and Dew Rooms
Stock labs and greenhouses with necessary supplies
Qualification
Required
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Aseptic technique experience
Prepare media for research purposes
Clean and rinse glassware and equipment
Sterilize equipment using an autoclave
Prepare tubes and bottles with specified solutions
Operate basic lab equipment
Conduct routine laboratory tasks and prepare test setups
Mark plants for mobility tests and breakdowns
Move plants onto carts for further handling
Assist with inoculating and harvesting stock
Safely handle and apply chemicals including fungicides
Follow all safety protocols
Demonstrate the ability to properly wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals
Wash and move carts, cut flats into single pots
Bag and weigh plant material for disposal
Clean lab and greenhouse benches and floors
Empty and replace hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers
Scrub Growth and Dew Rooms
Stock labs and greenhouses with necessary supplies
Knowledge of plant science
Strong professional work ethic and highly motivated mindset
Proven ability to work effectively in both team settings and independently
Experience with the preparation, maintenance, and inoculation of fungal cultures in sterile conditions
Knowledge of safety protocols for handling fungal cultures
Experience in preparing inoculum for plant material studies
Familiarity with harvesting and storing fungal cultures for experimental purposes
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work carefully in a lab environment
Preferred
A background in Biology or Plant Pathology
1-2 years of relevant experience can substitute for degree requirements
Company
Compunnel Inc.
Compunnel Inc. is where AI-native solutions meet human ingenuity, helping enterprises reimagine talent, technology, and growth.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Gaur
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Karthik Natarajan
Executive VP & CTO
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