Clinical Laboratory Technician

Labcorp•Fairhope, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its team in Fairhope, Alabama. The role involves determining specimen acceptability, performing routine and complex laboratory procedures, operating and troubleshooting instrumentation, making technical decisions, preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, and reporting accurate and timely test results. The technician also performs and documents preventive maintenance and quality control, replenishes bench supplies, assists with specimen processing when needed, and helps maintain a safe work environment using appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed depending on business needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; applicable science credits from a non-traditional degree may qualify if they meet CLIA standards.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 months of clinical laboratory testing experience.
ASCP or AMT certification.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
Assist with specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.