Lab Technician

3 days ago

Ankeny, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

Perform newborn screening testing on blood spot specimens to help identify infants at risk for an inherited condition using methods including immunoassay, enzyme assay, electrophoresis, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, and molecular methods.

Responsibilities
  • Perform daily operation and routine maintenance, calibration, and assist in troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment.
  • Document and review newborn screening test data, procedures, and results.
  • Release data and reports for use by physicians, health care professionals, and newborn screening medical follow-up programs.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and prepare documentation for test verification or validation studies.
  • Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures in accordance with established standard operating procedures and policies.
  • Recognize basic problems and assist in troubleshooting of laboratory method and performance problems.
  • Assemble quality control data for further analysis; recognize problems; document issues; perform root cause analysis; and initiate corrective actions.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, or other related field
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

• 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 Ankeny,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 10, 2024.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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