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Biology New Grads: Laboratory Technician - Night Shift Job Description Join our dedicated team as a Laboratory Technician on the 3rd shift. In this role, you will perform diagnostic clinical and clinical contract research testing under the guidance of department leadership. Your responsibilities will include preparing samples, managing samples across different analyzers, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a clinical laboratory environment. Responsibilities + Perform diagnostic testing, handling between 500 to 1,500 samples per analyzer each night. + Support sample management by identifying, labeling, processing, and centrifuging samples during high volumes or reduced testing periods. + Prepare laboratory reagents and assist with reagent maintenance. + Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and participate in equipment validations. + Release final results in accordance with training and compliance requirements. Essential Skills + B.S. in Life Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) or Medical Lab Tech (MLT) schooling with ASCP certification or Clinical Lab Science (CLS) schooling. + 4+ years of hands-on testing experience in laboratory sample management (donor samples, patient samples, etc.). Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in human biological testing (blood, tissue, urine, etc.). + Blood banking experience. + Biology lab internship. + Familiarity with centrifuges, qPCR instrumentation, gel electrophoresis, and sequencers. Work Environment The laboratory operates three distinct lab areas: reference, HLA (DNA testing), and testing labs. This position is located in the testing lab and services various regions including Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. Training will occur over 3-4 months on the 1st shift, transitioning to a regular schedule on the 3rd shift from Friday to Monday, 8 PM - 6:30 AM. Work 1-2 holidays per year (typically one in summer and one in winter). Dress code requires scrubs or business casual attire with long pants and comfortable, clean, closed-toe shoes. You will work alongside 4-5 other technicians and 3-4 sample management assistants. Equipment includes four main analyzers: Abbott Alinity S, Immucor Neo, Roche Cobas 8800, and various lab-specific instruments like pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. 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 Nov 24, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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