Clinical Laboratory Technician - Core Lab
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its Core Lab team in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The technician will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, assess specimens for testing, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation, and report accurate and timely results to support quality patient care. The role also includes quality control and preventative maintenance, preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, replenishing supplies, and assisting with specimen processing as needed. Employees must maintain a safe work environment and use appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates. The posted pay range is $27.00 to $41.00 per hour, plus shift differential. Offers are based on skills, relevant experience, degrees or certifications, internal equity, and market data.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; qualifying non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may also satisfy education requirements.
- 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 in Microbiology.
- 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 preventative 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
- Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours, and casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
- Employees regularly scheduled to work a 7-on/7-off schedule receive the listed benefits except PTO or FTO.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates only.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
