Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry, Mon-Fri Overnights

NeoGenomics Laboratories•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision in the Flow Cytometry department and performs complex laboratory procedures involving specimens submitted for processing. The role performs specialty testing using independent judgment, processes and evaluates specimens, reviews and releases results, and maintains accurate testing and quality records. The position is based in Houston, Texas, with a Monday–Friday overnight shift from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.; the schedule may change based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, plus at least one year of laboratory experience, training, or a training course.
National ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, where available.
For Florida, a current state license to perform laboratory testing as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
For California, a current state license to perform laboratory testing as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist, or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist.
For Tennessee, a current state license to perform laboratory testing as a Medical Laboratory Professional.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of equivalent experience in high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory tests proficiently under general supervision and exercise independent judgment in the assigned specialty.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting; maintain accurate and complete records of testing performed on-site.
Ensure proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain records of this testing.
Determine specimen acceptability, prepare clinical specimens for testing, and identify specimen-related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
Review and release test results, and report STAT or critical results to the interpreting physician according to department SOPs.
Perform and document quality control on reagents, equipment, and assays; recognize QC failures and consult or follow up with the department Supervisor or Lead Technologist on corrective action.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Prepare stock solutions, reagents, and cocktails according to established SOPs; test and evaluate them using standard criteria and document observed results.