Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology

Labcorp • Knoxville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist to join its team at UT Medical in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role performs clinical laboratory testing, including specimen acceptability assessment, routine and complex technical procedures, instrument operation and troubleshooting, and reporting test results to support quality patient care. The position also includes quality control, preventative maintenance, reagent and control evaluation, supply replenishment, and specimen processing as needed.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with rotating weekends. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates only. The position requires the ability to handle its physical requirements and pass a standardized color blindness test. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; an MLS degree is also specified as an alternative qualification.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or an MLS degree.
• 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 meet 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.
• Non-traditional degree with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy education requirements.

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 related to 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 needed.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule and eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• $6,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates only

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level