Job Title: Associate Lab TechnicianJob Description Position Summary: - Under direct supervision by department leadership, the Associate Lab Technician performs diagnostic clinical and clinical contract research testing. - Prepares samples through sample management and tests samples on 4 different analyzers for customer results. - Supports preparation of laboratory reagents and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Understands and performs to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. - Performs diagnostic testing, as scheduled (500-1,500 samples per analyzer in a given night) on one of 4 analyzers. - Supports the sample management team with sample identification/evaluation, labeling, processing, and centrifuging samples when there are high volumes of samples or a decrease in tests needed. - Performs reagent preparation, as scheduled, and supports maintenance of reagents. - Operates, troubleshoots, and performs routine maintenance and calibration on equipment and may participate in validations. - May release final results in accordance with training and compliance requirements. Volume: - Each analyzer can handle anywhere from 500 to 1,500 samples/bench in a given night (as the night shift tests the most samples). 6 Month Training: 1:1 training with a trainer on the 3rd shift, broken into 4 parts based on the analyzer: - Training on the person, followed by a few weeks of individual experience. - Training on Abbott Alinity S, followed by a few weeks of individual experience. - Training on Immucor Neo, followed by a few weeks of individual experience. - Training on Roche Cobas 8800, followed by a few weeks of individual experience. Shift: - Friday-Monday 6am-4:30pm (NO extra need for Wednesdays/Thursdays), but could work Saturday-Tuesday. Rotating holidays. - Could be every other weekend or just 3 weekends out of a month. - Work 1-2 holidays/year (typically 1 in the summer and 1 in the winter). - First 6 weeks are 1st shift training on one of the analyzers. Dress Code: Scrubs or business casual (must wear long pants in the lab) along with comfortable, clean, closed-toe shoes. Number of Personnel on 3rd Shift: - 4-5 other techs working alongside. - 3-4 sample management assistants. Hard Skills + Diagnostic clinical testing + Sample management + Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment + Reagent preparation + Equipment troubleshooting and calibration Soft Skills + Attention to detail + Team collaboration + Time management + Regulatory compliance Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Indianapolis, Indiana. Work Environment The lab is divided into three areas: a reference lab, HLA (DNA testing), and testing labs. This position is in the testing lab which services multiple locations including Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.