Lab Support Technician I - Indianapolis, IN

Overview:

 
Position Title: Lab Support Technician I
Business Title: IA Support Lab Technician I
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager 
FLSA: Non-Exempt 
Compensation Range: $22.00 - $24.00 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 IA Support Lab Technician 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 IA Support Lab Technician is primarily responsible for clinical trial sample preparation, recording essential information on laboratory documents, routine instrument maintenance, and operation of laboratory equipment. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to be cross trained in sample management and molecular laboratory activities. This role involves significant client interaction, focusing on 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, 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, inline 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. 
•    All tasks are performed in CAP/CLIA regulated environment, CAP/CLIA standards must be observed 
•    Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
•    Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Skills & Proficiencies:

•    Communicate professionally and concisely - both written and verbal
•    Have solid experience maintaining a high attention to detail
•    Proven Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills
•    Ability to understand scientific terminology and communicate it to others
•    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
•    Possess strong organizational skills with ability to quickly assess project status and communicate it effectively
•    Experience in handling large quantities of confidential data
•    Driven, energetic person coordinating activities among different areas of the department
•    Knowledge of CAP CLIA regulations

Education and Experience:

•    Associates degree in Biology or related field with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience

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