Medical Technologist IV - Indianapolis, IN

Overview:

 
Position Title: Analyst IV
Business Title: Medical Technologist IV – Early Development
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager 
FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Compensation Range: $22.00 - $22.50 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: 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 Medical Technologist IV will work in cross-functional team with other scientists investigating novel targets of interest in disease detection, prevention and amelioration and collaborate to develop target-related clinical pathology (hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunology) and biomarker endpoints in early development systems. 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. Excellent oral and written communication skills are highly desirable. Customer interactions and problem-solving will be major topics of emphasis in the job.  Ability to advise customers regarding appropriate test selection, proper sample collection, and sample matrix required for testing are essential skills.  Med Tech IV may be requested to develop new biomarker assays or disease models to support clinical drug development as well as evaluate new technologies that relate to biomarker development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 
•    Performs early development Clinical Pathology Assays – Maintenance and use of hematology automated analyzer for whole blood analysis and maintenance and use of clinical chemistry analyzers for analysis of serum, urine, and other body fluids. Performs blood and bone marrow smears and assesses these samples.
•    Communication and information management – Scientists will maintain notebooks, prepare and present data and use computer software LIMS, Business Objects, Excel or other data visualization tools to organize, analyze and summarize data.  Scientist may also be responsible for System Ownership of LIMS and be required to participate in trouble-shooting, entering new assays and coordinating with IT for support, maintenance and upgrades to hardware and software as it relates to LIMS.
•    Research related to fluid biomarkers – Scientists may develop and characterize new biomarker assays or disease models to support clinical drug development.  Scientists may also evaluate new technologies that relate to biomarker development.
•    Technical writing skills – Scientists may author project plans, reports, standard laboratory procedures (SLPs) and other documentation.  The associate may also present data to various groups and contribute to reports, regulatory documents, manuscripts, posters, etc. 
•    Technical process application and improvement – Scientists develop and utilize expertise and knowledge of instrument operation and theory.
•    Track and manage work-flow, assay requests and metrics using laboratory processes and systems.
•    Understand and adhere to standards for appropriate test methods and SOP’s. 
•    Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications. 
•    Perform quality and safety checks on samples submitted prior to testing. 
•    Conducts testing on a variety of samples using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample. 
•    Performs testing in coordination with internal and external contacts, coworkers, and supervision from management 
•    Able to troubleshoot with N+1 for any client issues or questions with the aim of enhancing client satisfaction and improving client relations. 
•    Accurately report and record test data in electronic notebook or handwritten notebooks as needed in a timely manner 
•    Prepare a variety of equipment for testing using prescribed standards / specifications 
•    Report safety, instrument and technical issues to the appropriate contacts. 
•    Prepare a variety of equipment for testing using prescribed standards / specifications 
•    Maintain supplies, lab cleanliness and analytical instrumentation, as required. 
•    Prepare stock solutions, and keeping shelves and reagent stocked. 
•    Maintain up to date knowledge of current methods and products to be tested. 
•    Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures. 
•    Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies. 
•    Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan. 
•    Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System. 
•    Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload. 
•    Perform final review and interpret data / reports. Perform critical error review. 
•    Review and close root cause analysis and corrective actions. 
•    Works directly with external contacts to implement new testing or process initiatives. 
•    Assist in the coordination of technical & administrative aspects of various departmental projects, providing direction to techs. 
•    Perform background/literature research to help further research goals. 
•    Bio-analytical assays, assay development, validation, and transfer
•    Responsible for developing, conducting, and interpreting bio-analytical assay results associated with drug-induced toxicities.
•    Complete proficiency testing
•    Contribute to the scientific development of methods to detect novel biomarkers of interest.
•    Troubleshoot sample and equipment issues
•    Work in a team atmosphere to transfer assays across technology platforms.
•    Provide data analysis and technical writing 
•    Work with biological tissue specimens from animals and people. 
•    Perform other essential tasks projects and responsibilities as required.

Skills & Proficiencies:

•    Professional, clear and concise communicate required in both written and verbal formats
•    Proven Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills
•    Ability to quickly learn and understand job-specific software is required
•    Ability to understand basic scientific terminology and communicate it to others
•    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
•    Possess strong organizational skills with ability to quickly assess project status and communicate it effectively
•    Driven, energetic person able to coordinate activities among different areas of the department
•    Ability to oversee large projects involving multiple staff members 
•    Knowledge of testing consumer products from laboratory / manufacturing / QA / QC perspective 
•    Strong leadership skills 

Education and Experience:

•    Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology 
•    Minimum of three (3) years of experience with Medical Technologist routine hematology, urine chemistry, clinical chemistry panel testing early development systems
•    Minimum of three (3) years of experience in highly detail-oriented environment 
•    Current ASCP certification which must be maintained for role.

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

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