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Actalent Associate Lab Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana

Immediate Opening -

3rd Shift Associate Lab Technician

Interested in this role? Reach

out directly to apply TODAY to Abby

Vaughn at abvaughn @actalentservices.com (jmccue@actalentservices.com)

Job Description

Under direct supervision by department leadership, the Associate Lab Technician performs diagnostic clinical and clinical contract research testing. This role involves preparing samples through sample management and testing them on four different analyzers for customer results. Additionally, the technician supports the preparation of laboratory reagents and the routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and adhere to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

  • Perform diagnostic testing on one of four analyzers, handling 500-1,500 samples per analyzer in a given night.

  • Support the sample management team with sample identification, evaluation, labeling, processing, and centrifuging during high volumes or decreased testing needs.

  • Prepare reagents as scheduled and maintain reagent support.

  • Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment, participating in validations to ensure proper function.

  • May release final results in accordance with training and compliance requirements.

Essential Skills

  • B.S. in Life Science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, etc.) or Medical Lab Tech (MLT) schooling with ASCP certification or Clinical Lab Science (CLS) schooling with 4+ years of hands-on testing experience.

  • OR Masters degree with 2+ years of hands-on testing.

  • Experience with laboratory sample testing (donor samples, patient samples, etc.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Human biological testing experience (blood, tissue, urine, etc.).

  • Blood banking experience.

  • Biology lab internship.

  • Experience with centrifuges, automated instrumentation, qPCR instrumentation, Gel Electrophoresis, and Sequencer.

Work Environment

The lab is divided into three areas: a reference lab, HLA (DNA testing), and testing labs. This position is in the testing lab servicing the Indiana Blood Center and all of Versiti locations (Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan). The shift is Wednesday - Saturday, 4 10-hour shifts from 8pm - 6:30am, with training Monday - Thursday, 8pm - 6:30am. The role includes working 1-2 holidays per year. The dress code is scrubs or business casual with long pants and comfortable, clean, closed-toe shoes. Equipment used includes four main analyzers (Abbott Alinity S, Immucor Neo, Roche Cobas 8800, and another analyzer), pipettes, centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pH meters, microscopes, and various automated instruments and lab-specific equipment.

INTERESTED

IN THIS ROLE? SEE BELOW TO APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERTATION:

  • I am scheduling interviews for this position ASAP and conducting phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Abby Vaughn.

  • HOW TO APPLY DIRECTLY: Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to abvaughn @actalentservices .com

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.75 - $26.50

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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