Pre - Certifying Scientist - Indianapolis (6057)

Cordant Health Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Cordant Health Solutions in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a self-motivated Pre-Certifying Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team. You will load samples, analyze initial LC/MS/MS results, and document data per chain-of-custody rules while maintaining equipment and performing routine maintenance.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year science degree, has data-entry skills, and can thrive in a high-volume setting with strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field required.
• Experience as a senior lab tech or analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of Agilent LIS software preferred.
• Data entry skills via keyboard required.
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment with quality.

Responsibilities

• Load prepared samples onto confirmation equipment.
• Initial review of LC/MS/MS confirmation data.
• Provide feedback to maintenance on assay integrity.
• Perform startup and daily maintenance of LC/MS/MS.
• Troubleshoot LC/MS/MS equipment as needed.
• Contribute to quality work and turnaround time goals.
• Meet minimum productivity and production schedules.
• Collaborate with teammates to solve process issues.
• Assist with new technology and equipment deployment.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

High-volume work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Agilent LIS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN 46241

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

We are seeking a self-motivated Pre-Certifying Lab Technician to join our Lab Operations team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role you would be responsible for loading samples analyzing initial results of various drug testing analyses, following procedures for handling inconsistent or indeterminable results, and preparing documentation to align with chain of custody requirements. This role also performs maintenance on platforms used for confirmatory results including but not limited to: preparation of solutions, troubleshooting, cleaning, and additional maintenance.

Shift

Four weekdays plus every Saturday. Shift times may vary and will be discussed during the interview process

Pay

Shift Differential: Additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Hourly: Phase I $22.00 per hour (Loading /Verifying)

Phase II $24.00 per hour (Start Certifying)

Salary: Phase III $55,000 (Can certify half of our assays)

Phase IIII Final sign off $60,000 Salary

Primary Responsibilities

• Loading prepared samples onto confirmation equipment
• Initial review of confirmation data from Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS/MS) instrumentation
• Provide feedback to maintenance team on assay integrity and performance
• Perform start up and daily maintenance of LC/MS/MS equipment
• Perform minor troubleshooting of LC/MS/MS equipment as needed
• Applies knowledge and skills to produce quality work and facilitate meeting turnaround time goals
• Responsible for meeting minimum productivity requirements
• Directs efforts towards production areas that need assistance
• Assist with new technology
• Collaborate with co-workers, managers and other supervisors to solve work-related problems within or between departments; answering and resolving questions/issues daily
• Follow work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals, respond to fluctuating workloads, and improve quality and productivity of laboratory operations

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Pre-med (Biomed), Forensics & Toxicology), required
• Experience as a senior lab tech or analysis, preferred
• Knowledge of Agilent Laboratory Information Systems software, preferred
• Data entry skills via a keyboard (alpha and numeric) required
• Strong eye-hand coordination
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment while maintaining the highest level of quality, required

Benefits

Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance.