Overview:

Position Title: Laboratory Support

Business Title: Laboratory Technician (Immunoassay Support)

Entity: Consumer Products Services Division

Department: ATL

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Reports to: Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Technician (Immunoassay Support) is responsible for immunoassay support to the pathology lab. You will have the opportunity to be crossed-trained in sample management and immunoassay or molecular lab support. The lab is a highly regulated clinical (human) analytical biomarker lab supporting drug development that emphasizes quality and accuracy. This role is expected to have a high level of client interaction with a focus on supporting highly regulated clinical research with emphasis on attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic, forward thinking, and possess outstanding leadership development and/or technical skills, organizational awareness, and a commitment to excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 routine Instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• 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.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control SOPs.
• Participate in the laboratory inventory program that provides adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.
• Proven consistent pipetting skills and aseptic technique.
• Efficiently execute experimental design to generate data that confirms the analytical methods are accurate and reproducible, in-line with Client’s expectations.
• Contemporaneously and accurately document experiments, data, technical reports, and findings electronically in an accessible manner.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Support other departments task as needed.