Lab Technician - Indianapolis, In

Company Overview:

ATL, A Bureau Veritas Company is a professional services organization with an ever-broadening service portfolio to support FDA-regulated products and companies worldwide. Providing scientific, engineering, and regulatory laboratory services, we seamlessly leverage our expertise within the consumer product goods, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. 

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we are a highly profitable and nimble entrepreneurial organization comprised of nearly 500 experts who work throughout the United States. Anchored by the mission to add value to our clients throughout all stages of the product life cycle, we are the most desired business partner for our Fortune 500 clients.
 
Perks & Benefits at ATL:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid by Employer
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• Career Mobility & Ongoing Development

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.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Problem solving: being flexible, open-minded, analytical, and proactively seeking solutions to both anticipated and unforeseen problems as they arise.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• All work must be accurate and timely.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment. Must be flexible and be sensitive to changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office suite.

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree in Science or related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

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.

AT ATL, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. ATL strongly supports diversity in the workplace.