Inventory Coordinator - Indianapolis, IN

Overview:

Position Title: Lab Support Technician III
Business Title: Clinical Diagnostics Support / Inventory Coordinator
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Compensation Range: $23.00-$26.00 per hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset). 

Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:
The Clinical Diagnostics Support/Inventory Coordinator plays a crucial role in the CDL CAP/CLIA accredited laboratory, which is dedicated to ensuring high quality, efficient, and reliable clinical trial results. Lab accreditation is vital as it guarantees compliance with CAP’s rigorous standards, adherence to best laboratory practices, and a focus on continuous improvement. These elements underscore CDL’s commitment to achieving and maintaining excellence in laboratory medicine. An important aspect of CAP/CLIA regulations is ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results. The position of Clinical Diagnostics Support/Inventory Coordinator is responsible for (1) maintaining accurate laboratory reagent and supply inventory, (2) pipette maintenance, including performing pipette verifications, recording results in laboratory notebooks, entering pipette data into the Global Maintenance and Reliability System, and writing deviation and investigation reports for pipette failures, (3) buffer preparation, and (4) routine equipment maintenance.  The role is expected to have a high level of client interaction with a focus on supporting highly regulated clinical research with an emphasis on attention to detail. To comply with the laboratory’s regulations, this position will complete an annual competency assessment. The ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic, forward thinking, and possess outstanding leadership development and/or technical skills, organizational awareness, critical thinking skills and a commitment to excellence.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Enter meta-data following standardized protocols in a CAP/CLIA regulated environment
•    Compiling data and preparing data for analysis
•    Write and review SOPs at the guidance of laboratory scientist 
•    Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens for daily testing (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments).
•    Assist with regularly scheduled Instrument maintenance
•    Pipette Calibration and Specimen inventory upkeep
•    Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
•    Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware, and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets, as needed).
•    Work with the laboratory Scientist to review/troubleshoot procedures and work assignments.
•    Perform routine technical methods as outlined in approved SOPs or as outlined in experimental plans for novel approaches including slide preparation.
•    Ship slides to collaborators.
•    Performs all tasks and procedures with only occasional guidance required 
•    Assure the accuracy of tasks by adhering to the laboratory’s SOPs.
•    Communicate effectively with team members
•    Complies with all safety guidelines.
•    Assist in multiple aspects of various departmental projects as directed.
•    Conduct verbal and written communications with limited guidance required.
•    Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues/questions identified, while aiming for enhancing client satisfaction and improving client relations.
•    Train employees on sample preparation/testing methods and procedures as assigned.
•    Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures. 
•    Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies. 
•    Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan. 
•    Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload. 

Skills & Proficiencies:

•    Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment on various projects in parallel, independently, or as a group.
•    Dako Omnis, Linear Stainer, Cover slipper, Ventana, pH meter, Rarecyte, Cyte Finder, Artel, Leica GT450 scanner, midi scanner familiarity preferred.
•    Proven consistent pipetting skills and aseptic technique.
•    Communicate professionally and concisely – both written and verbal
•    Have solid experience maintaining a high attention to detail
•    Familiarity with MS Office Suite and SharePoint sites
•    Ability to quickly understand job-specific software
•    Team-oriented and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
•    Be a proven multi-tasker that truly thrives on juggling multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
•    Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and complex schedules to support optimum laboratory operations
•    Technical problem solving and process improvement skills
•    Ability to train on all support tasks in the assigned laboratory
•    Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability
•    Ability to oversee large projects involving multiple responsibilities and laboratories
•    Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement 
•    Champions company values including team engagement 
•    Knowledge of CAP/CLIA regulations
•    Knowledge of CAPA process

Education and Experience:

•    Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in science or closely related field
•    Minimum of three (3) years of related laboratory experience (either through an industry or academic research position).  

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.