Lab Technician / Forensic Extractions

Axis Forensic Toxicology, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k match

PTO 15+ days

Job summary

Axis Forensic Toxicology, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a detail-oriented Extractions lab technician. Primary duties include data entry into our LIMS, ordering tests, and preparing initial qualitative aliquots, with cross-training opportunities across the wet chemistry department.

The role emphasizes accuracy, SOP adherence, and collaborative teamwork in a busy toxicology laboratory. Typical schedule and competitive benefits accompany the hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic chemistry principles, concepts and methods.
• Ethical conduct and integrity in the workplace.
• Strong organizational skills and adherence to procedures.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy in daily tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication, reading journals and procedures.
• Adept at basic math and data interpretation.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to problems.
• Familiarity with LIMS and MS Office software.
• Professionalism and teamwork in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Quantitatively aliquots blood and urine specimens for testing.
• Quantitatively aliquots controls and standards for testing.
• Performs liquid-liquid, solid-phase, and protein precipitation extractions.
• Proper disposal of specimens.
• Data entry of casework into LIMS.
• Participates in improvement of analytical methodologies.
• Follows SOPs, safety and documentation procedures.
• Completes assignments based on priorities and deadlines.
• Identifies problems affecting test performance and takes action.
• Continuously seeks quality improvements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Chemistry principles

Ethics

Organizational skills

Quality focus

Communication

Mathematical skills

Reasoning

LIMS & MS Office

Professionalism

Education

Two-year Life Science degree

Tools

LIMS database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule:Tues- Sat, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Pay Rate:$17.00/hour

Department:Extractions

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.

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POSITION SUMMARY

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Quantitatively aliquots blood and urine specimens for testing
2. 2. Quantitatively aliquots controls and standards for use during testing
3. 3. Understands the principles of and competently performs liquid-liquid, solid-phase, and protein precipitation extractions on specimens
4. 4. Performs proper disposal of specimens
5. 5. Performs data entry of casework
6. 6. Participates in improvement of analytical methodologies
7. 7. Follows established standard operating procedures, laboratory and chemical safety procedures, and documentation procedures.
8. 8. Completes assignments based on priorities and deadlines
9. 9. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and internal/external clients and takes appropriate action
10. 10. Continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality
11. 11. Other duties or tasks assigned by designated personnel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisor responsibilities.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. Knowledge of basic chemistry principles, concepts, and methodology.
2. 2. Ethics – Works with integrity and upholds organizational goals and values.
3. 3. Organizational Support – Follows approved policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks accurately and on time, and respects diversity.
4. 4. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in daily tasks, continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.
5. 5. 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.
6. 6. Mathematical Skills – Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume, and applies concepts of basic arithmetic and algebra.
7. 7. 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.
8. 8. 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.
9. 9. 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

The normal working conditions under which your work is performed

1. 1. Contact with biological specimens
2. 2. Laboratory
3. 3. Requires proper protective equipment (PPE)
4. 4. Requires extensive safety training
5. 5. Alternative work schedules

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical demands of the position

1. 1. Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
2. 2. 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