Job Description
Job Description
BC Forward is Looking for Greenhouse Technician at Indianapolis, IN
Job Title: CPD&D Laboratory Assistant
Department: Biology – Herbicide Discovery
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Duration: 11 months
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the CPD&D Biology team supporting early-stage herbicide discovery. This role involves a combination of laboratory work and greenhouse activity and is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work with plant material and agricultural research.
Key Responsibilities:
· Transplant and trim plant materials for experimental testing
· Move plant carts between lab and greenhouse environments
· Prepare herbicide solvents and formulations
· Apply herbicidal compounds under supervision and protocol
· Weigh plant samples and assess injury response
· Bag and dispose of plant materials for de-vitalization
· Record observations and input data accurately into tracking systems
· Maintain cleanliness and organization in labs and greenhouse workspaces
Qualifications:
· Candidates should have plant and/or greenhouse experience
Preferred Experience:
· Prior laboratory and/or greenhouse work strongly preferred
· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in various greenhouse conditions (e.g., warm or cool environments)
· Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and willingness to follow safety protocols
· Ability to work independently and within small teams
· Willingness to undergo required OSHA respiratory evaluation and medical surveillance
Education:
o Minimum: Associate’s Degree
o Preferred: AS or BS in Biology, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related fields
Company DescriptionAbout 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 places to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Description
About BCforward:\r\n\r\nFounded 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.\r\n\r\nBCforward 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 places to work.\r\n\r\nBCforward is an equal opportunity employer.