Lab Technician IV at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis, IN

Job description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled lab technician for our lab in Biotech and Smart Manufacturing. The lab technician will play a key role in supporting various projects by providing technical assistance, performing experiments, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.
• *Hands-on testing will be conducted in electronics, PLCs, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty in laboratory and projects.
• Order, receive and check equipment and supplies, perform inventory control, perform minor repairs of lab equipment.
• Provide lab support for classes held at 16 Tech and Glick Technology building always ensure safety.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards are met.
• Assist in the development and optimization of experimental protocols and procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines, including proper handling and disposal.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in Industrial manufacturing, or equivalent training preferred.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Training and/or experience repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
• Industrial robotics programing and network I/O management preferred but not required.
• *Hands-on testing will be conducted in electronics, PLCs, and robotics.

Skills

Required

• Electronics
• PLCs
• Robotics
• Industrial robotics programming
• Network I/O management
• Laboratory techniques
• Equipment maintenance and calibration

Benefits

• Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Health & Wellness
• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Work‑Life Balance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Additional Perks
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
• Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
• Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.