Clinical Lab Technologist - Molecular Oncology

Labcorp

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Molecular Oncology Technologist Trainee in RTP, NC. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives". Integrated Oncology, a LabCorp Specialty Testing Group, provides reference anatomic pathology, hematopathology and molecular pathology testing services to hospitals, health systems and independent oncology practices. Integrated Oncology is focused on providing world class solutions to better the lives of patients living with cancer. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. The schedule for this position will be: 3rd shift, Wednesday-Saturday 10:00pm-8:30am.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science required.
Previous experience is not required at the Technologist Trainee level.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus.
High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
Perform PCR based molecular oncology testing in accordance with standard operating procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancer.
Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Utilize a wide array of instrumentation, including 3130xl/3730xl, Tecan, Quantstudio7, and ABI 7900 instruments, performing quality control and calibrations, as required.
Accurately enter results of testing.
Review reports to ensure accurate test result reporting in preparation for review by a Director / Pathologist.
Recognize problems and initiate troubleshooting steps to evaluate testing failures and other problems.