Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Core Lab

Labcorp•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist to join the Core Lab team at UT Medical in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role performs routine and complex laboratory testing, monitors and troubleshoots instrumentation, and reports accurate and timely results to support quality patient care. The technologist also performs quality control and preventative maintenance, helps maintain testing supplies, and assists with specimen processing as needed. The work schedule is a rotating two-week schedule: Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, and Friday through Sunday; Week 2 is Wednesday and Thursday. Shifts run from 2:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates only. The position may require overtime or other shifts depending on business needs. Labcorp describes opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and professional challenges. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, 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. Eligibility exceptions apply to employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule, who receive the listed benefits except PTO or FTO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
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 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.
Non-traditional degree with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirements.
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 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 necessary.
Assist with specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

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