Laboratory Technologist

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (HRC):

It is the mission of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to oversee pari-mutuel horse racing in Indiana, and to protect the integrity of the sport through active and diligent regulation.

Role Overview:

The MT (ASCP) coordinates and performs all activities necessary to provide the judges with the results of blood gas testing on race horses. To assume responsibility for quality control, problem solving and systems controls as they relate to accurate and timely completion and reporting results. Maintains established organization and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety. To be responsible in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the race track, adhering to all safety management policies and procedures.

Pay Rate:

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $24.27/hr.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Log specimens/samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Check and prepare all received sample paperwork or Chain of Custody forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare bottles, reagents, and specialized culture media for a variety of laboratory examinations as requested. Keeps appropriate documentation.
• Record results of analyses on prescribed forms and prepares applicable reports.
• Handle and clean glassware containing contaminated material prior to sterilization or disposal.
• Design and perform comparative procedures necessary for quality control to provide reporting for administrative review.
• Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment and supplies.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Ability to check and maintain proper Chain of Custody Forms.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment to perform the routine login and processing of environmental and other samples.
• Ability to maintain laboratory records in compliance with regulations.
• Ability to cross-train in other testing areas to maintain workflow in times of staff shortages and workload surges.
• Broad knowledge to conduct a wide range of established laboratory procedures both manual and automated
• Specialized knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and laboratory safety.
• Broad knowledge of basic laboratory preparation techniques (dilution culture media) as well as equipment operation (balances, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, autoclaves, and pH meters).
• Broad knowledge and compliance with all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to laboratory operations (e.g. CLIA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HIPPA, Blood Borne Pathogen, etc.).
• Working knowledge of common laboratory procedures in the chemistry and/or microbiology laboratory with knowledge of terminology associated with assignments in the laboratory.
• Working knowledge on current advancements in laboratory sample preparation and/or analysis as well as relevant equipment.
• Ability to read and follow instructions for the preparation of culture media, reagents, test kits, and specimens.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to perform administrative support tasks such as inventory, data entry and report preparation and filing.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 2+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.