Clinical Laboratory Technologist
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts. The role is scheduled for 32 hours per week on the third shift. Eligible candidates may receive a 15% weekday shift differential or a 30% differential for Saturdays and Sundays. External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The technologist determines specimen acceptability, performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, monitors and troubleshoots instrumentation, makes technical decisions, and prepares and evaluates reagents or controls. The role also includes reporting accurate and timely results, carrying out and documenting preventative maintenance and quality control, replenishing bench supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and maintaining a safe work environment with appropriate personal protective equipment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, plus at least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or an MLS degree. Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, pass a standardized color blindness test, and be flexible to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; alternatively, an MLS degree.
- At least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience, unless qualifying through an MLS degree.
- Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet the education requirement.
- 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 three months of clinical laboratory testing experience.
- ASCP or AMT certification.
- Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Determine the acceptability of specimens 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 processing specimens 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 (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Shift differential of 15% on weekdays or 30% on Saturdays and Sundays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
