Lab Technician Forensic Job Indianapolis Indiana USA,Healthcare

Location: Indianapolis

Work Schedule: Tuesday thru Saturday (8:30AM - 5PM)

Department: Accessioning/Data Entry

This role is responsible for performing a variety of processes in the wet chemistry departments of the laboratory. Your primary responsibility will be Data Entry (entering demographic information into our LIMS, ordering testing, and preparing initial qualitative aliquots) but you may be cross trained to other areas in the lab.

This position earns an hourly wage. In addition to that, we have full medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as competitive 401k (up to 4% match) and PTO programs (15+ days/year).

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs tasks that result in the accurate and timely determination of drugs and chemicals in specimens.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Quantitatively aliquots blood and urine specimens for testing

Quantitatively aliquots controls and standards for use during testing

Understands the principles of and competently performs liquid-liquid, solid-phase, and protein precipitation extractions on specimens

Performs proper disposal of specimens

Performs data entry of casework

Participates in improvement of analytical methodologies

Follows established standard operating procedures, laboratory and chemical safety procedures, and documentation procedures.

Completes assignments based on priorities and deadlines

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and internal/external clients and takes appropriate action

Continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality

Other duties or tasks assigned by designated personnel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisor responsibilities.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of basic chemistry principles, concepts, and methodology.

Ethics – Works with integrity and upholds organizational goals and values.

Organizational Support – Follows approved policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks accurately and on time, and respects diversity.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in daily tasks, continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.

Communication Skills – Demonstrates ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional’s journals, technical procedures, & governmental regulations. Demonstrates the ability to write analytical procedures, effectively present information and respond to question from managers.

Mathematical Skills – Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume, and applies concepts of basic arithmetic and algebra.

Reasoning Ability – Applies principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Properly interprets nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations and graphs.

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Database software, and all Microsoft Office Suite products.

Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for their own actions, follows through on commitments, ask for help when needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Contact with biological specimens

Laboratory

Requires proper protective equipment (PPE)

Requires extensive safety training

Alternative work schedules

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping

Occasionally lifting 50 pounds or less

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

Prefer at least a 2 year Degree in a Life Science

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None Required

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