Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry, Tues-Sat Mornings

NeoGenomics Laboratories•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision in NeoGenomics’ Flow Cytometry department in Durham, North Carolina. The role is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling specimens submitted to the department for assigned processing tasks. The technologist performs specialty testing, exercises independent judgment, and helps ensure accurate testing, reporting, and records in support of patient care.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a chemical, physical, or biological science, with at least one year of laboratory experience, training, or training course.
National ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, when 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 analysis, reporting, and maintaining complete and accurate records of on-site testing.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain the related records.
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 for reagents, equipment, and assays; recognize QC failures and consult or follow up with the department Supervisor or Lead Technologist about corrective action.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
Prepare stock solutions, reagents, and cocktails according to established SOPs; test and evaluate them against standard criteria and document observed results.