Overview:

Position Title: Lab Support Technician II

Business Title: Skilled Scientist

Entity: Consumer Products Services Division

Department: ATL

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Compensation Range: $20.00 - $22.00 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 Skilled Scientist is responsible for customer order support, such as solubilizing and plating compounds that may be highly potent and controlled substances, sample staging, and updating inventory. The role is also responsible for container direct sample submission support.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Directed sample submission (DSS) support for shipping and delivery services for plated samples including inspection of inventory samples, neat sample solubilization, sample tube creation and plating activities. Sample order support including: Sample preparation for inventory orders Sample preparation for directed sample submission orders. Support the transfer of sample submission containers and plate deliveries between buildings. Preparation and completion of directed sample submission orders    Inspection of sample testing plates to ensure automation systems are operating according to quality standards. Communication of apparent issues to client personnel. Pick/Place sample archive support for solubilized sample archive, sample staging & storage locations (including loading and unloading samples from automated storage systems, refrigerators, and freezers in our laboratories). Monitor plate staging and pick-up locations: Monitor unretrieved sample plates, and support communication to biology for plate retrieval or disposal. Support the transfer of tube-based inventory additions between store archives within labs.Sample storage maintenance and issue resolution support (i.e., locating misplaced samples, reorganization/loading of sample archives and sample staging locations, sand ample tube auditing). Organizes and manages workload to meet or exceed laboratory turn around time and client expectations. Building orders to execute on the automation (Sample order support & DSS) Performs all tasks and procedures with limited supervision Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets, as needed). Participate in the laboratory inventory program that provides adequate inventories of reagents and supplies. Assure the accuracy of tasks by adhering to the laboratory’s SOPs. Communicate effectively with team members Complies with all safety guidelines. Assist in administrative aspects of various departmental projects as directed. Conduct verbal and written communications with internal with limited direction.

 

Skills & Proficiencies:

 

Must be comfortable handling chemical samples Must be highly organized and able to prioritize workload and complete orders Communicate professionally and concisely – both written and verbal Have solid experience maintaining a high attention to detail Strong experience with MS Office Suite and SharePoint sites 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.  Must be able to work with specified turnaround times in a production environment. Experience in handling large quantities of samples and orders Driven, energetic person coordinating activities among different areas of the department Demonstrate team leadership Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and complex schedules to support optimum laboratory operations Technical problem solving and process improvement skills

 

Education and Experience:

 

Degree requirement: Associate's Degree in Chemistry or closely related field Minimum of one (1) year of experience of laboratory research in a highly detail-oriented environment

 

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