Lab Technician

Actalent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Indianapolis is seeking a Lab Technician to perform diagnostic testing and manage samples under supervision. This role includes working with various analyzers and maintaining laboratory equipment. Ideal for recent graduates or those with flexible schedules.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on testing experience with lab samples.
• Experience in human biological testing (blood, tissue, urine).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing on samples using multiple analyzers.
• Prepare and maintain reagents as scheduled.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic Testing

Sample Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

B.S. in Life Science

Medical Lab Tech schooling with ASCP certification

Masters degree

Tools

Centrifuges

qPCR Instrumentation

Gel Electrophoresis

Sequencer

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Job Description

This position involves performing diagnostic clinical and clinical contract research testing under direct supervision. You will be responsible for preparing samples, managing sample flow, and testing on multiple analyzers to provide accurate customer results. Additionally, you will assist in preparing laboratory reagents and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

This position involves performing diagnostic clinical and clinical contract research testing under direct supervision. You will be responsible for preparing samples, managing sample flow, and testing on multiple analyzers to provide accurate customer results. Additionally, you will assist in preparing laboratory reagents and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Perform diagnostic testing on samples using one of four analyzers, handling a high volume of samples each night.
• Assist the sample management team with sample identification, evaluation, labeling, processing, and centrifuging, especially during high volume periods.
• Prepare and maintain reagents as scheduled.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment, participating in validations when necessary.
  
  

Essential Skills

• B.S. in Life Science or Medical Lab Tech schooling with ASCP certification or Clinical Lab Science schooling.
• 4+ years of hands-on testing experience with lab samples.
• Masters degree with 2+ years of hands-on testing experience.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in human biological testing (blood, tissue, urine, etc.).
• Blood banking experience.
• Biology lab internship.
• Experience with centrifuges, qPCR Instrumentation, Gel Electrophoresis, and Sequencer.
  
  

Work Environment

The schedule includes Monday and Wednesday shifts from 3 PM to 8 PM and every other Saturday and Sunday from 6 AM to 4:30 PM. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with flexible study schedules. Training occurs during the day shift for approximately 4 months. The dress code requires scrubs or business casual attire with long pants and comfortable, clean, close-toe shoes. The lab environment includes working alongside 4-5 other technicians and 3-4 sample management assistants. Equipment used includes Beckman Coulter PK7300, Abbott Alinity S, Immucor Neo, Roche Cobas 8800, pipettes, centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pH meters, microscopes, and various automated instruments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.75 - $26.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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