Laboratory Technician - Level 1
Company: POLARIS Laboratories
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Job Description:
This starting pay for this position is $18 to $20 per hour
depending on expertise and skill sets. The scheduled hours are 7:45
AM through 4:15 PM. Some overtime is required. As a Laboratory
Technician, Level I, you will be focused on generating high quality
data at a large capacity for POLARIS Laboratory customers using
laboratory instruments while following work instructions
demonstrating successful mastery of assigned tests. What you will
do and how much of your week you will generally do it: 20%
- Use resources to achieve outcomes: Manage your use of common
software such as ECI, ADI, HRN, JIRA, and Teams. Manage use of LIMS
effectively in the lab by navigating the menus and screens
presented, print paperwork, and research sample history. 20%
- Meet production requirements: Achieve daily production goals,
Troubleshoot and appropriately escalate instrument issues, Work
according to assigned schedule within the framework of the
attendance policy. Perform instrument maintenance using given
resources. 20%
- Support the Quality system: Adhere to the Work Instructions.
Achieve and maintain audits for assigned tests and documents.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of training document changes. Achieve
high level of quality as measured through customer satisfaction
(CARs/Customer Complaints). 20%
- Support the Safety program: Take appropriate actions to prevent
safety related incidents and use personal protective equipment
appropriately, Achieve and maintain certification for safety
courses. 20%
- Contribute as a team member: Communicate business needs to
leaders, supports team members in achieving team goals. Bring ideas
and recommendations to improve process and efficiency through the
Lean initiative. Other Things You May be Asked to do:
- In addition to performance of the essential functions, this
position may be required to perform a combination of the following
supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each
function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the
particular requirements of the company.
- Work collaboratively with other members of Laboratory
Operations, Research and Development, Sample Processing and
Maintenance and Calibration departments to resolve issues
- Work collaboratively with the Quality department on audits
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support
Kaizens Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability You will Need:
- Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills
- Able to do multiple tasks within the same timeframe
- Able to do repetitive tasks
- Maintain well-organized workspace
- Ability to identify and resolve issues (trouble-shooting)
- Complete actions with high levels of attention to detail
- Able to detect color and odor
- Able to apply process steps to complete actions
- Effective communication skills
- Effective time management Other Duties
- Adherence and support of the POLARIS Employee Handbook
inclusive of the Standards of Conduct
- Learn and support of the quality management system
- Learn and support POLARIS Laboratories safety programs
- Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications
- The required qualifications desired in terms of education,
course concentration, work experience, technical knowledge and
desired advanced certifications
- GED or High School Diploma required or 3 total years of service
at POLARIS Laboratories in the Laboratory Assistant
positionInternal candidates only:
- Current on all mandatory POLARIS training (Core Document
Training) at the end of the 90 day period
- Internal candidates have gone 12 months with no written
warnings
- A satisfactory 90 day review is on file, successfully meeting
the requirements of the Lab Apprentice position Preferred
Qualifications
- Applicants who have school work or training in Tribology,
Chemicals, or similar science studies preferred.
- Experience in a production or laboratory environment Safety
Requirements
- OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential
of risk to your health or safety. At POLARIS Laboratories, when
going through the Laboratory it is required that you wear eye
protection.
- Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of
assigned PPE. POLARIS Laboratories provides the requiredPPE. It is
your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or
equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
- To ensure safety throughout the facility, all employees are
required to maintain up to date HAZMAT, OSHA, RCRA, Methylene
Chloride, and General Laboratory Safety training as defined within
the POLARIS Quality System. PIc4853aae064c-31181-33117099
Keywords: POLARIS Laboratories, Indianapolis , Laboratory Technician - Level 1, Professions , Indianapolis, Indiana
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