Clinical Laboratory Technician - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis

2d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs clinical sample processing, archiving, and sample management. It involves performing routine and/or special assays on blood, body fluids, and human brain tissue. There is an opportunity available in the laboratory of Dr. Randall Bateman, which investigates the causes, future diagnosis, and treatments of Alzheimer’s disease. This role utilizes a wide variety of assays and techniques, from basic applications like quantitative measurement of stable-isotope labeled peptides to clinical translational studies in diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. Duties include sample preparation, sample running, and Mass spectrometry for projects run by or in collaboration with the Bateman Lab/SILQ Center.

Requirements

• Associate degree (Medical Lab Technician or related scientific degree.)
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree - Life Sciences
• Inactive DNU - American Society Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Assay
• Clinical Laboratory Operations
• Detail-Oriented
• Equipment Maintenance
• Growth Development
• Medical Laboratories
• Microsoft Excel
• Prioritization
• Regulatory Requirements
• Task Organization
• Team Collaboration
• Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments, and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior scientist or a staff scientist.
• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
• May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree