Lab Technician IV

Job Title: Lab Technician IV
Location: Indianapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: N4
Salary Range: $22.00 to $28.00/hr (Based on Experience)
Reports To: Department/Program Chair

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indianas community college and workforce engine delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indianas communities measurable economic return excellence in teaching and industry-aligned credentials of value empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity ensuring we meet our students where they are.
Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students employees partners institution and the State.
Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students employers and the State.
Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals families communities and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:

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.

MAJOR 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

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

WorkLife 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 futurebecause when our employees thrive our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit 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.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.