Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry, Mon-Fri Overnights

NeoGenomics•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NeoGenomics is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for its Flow Cytometry department in Houston, Texas. Under general supervision, the technologist performs complex laboratory procedures and handles specimens submitted to the department. The role involves conducting specialty testing, evaluating specimen acceptability, analyzing and reporting results, maintaining records, and following established standard operating procedures (SOPs). The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.; the schedule may change based on business needs. NeoGenomics describes its workplace as purpose-driven, with opportunities for career development, coaching, and training. The company also cites competitive health plan options, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, paid time off and holidays, wellness courses, and employee resource groups.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology, or in a chemical, physical, or biological science with at least one year of laboratory experience, training, or a training course.
National ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, where available.
Where applicable, a current state license to perform laboratory testing: Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist; California Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist, or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist; or Tennessee Medical Laboratory Professional.

Nice To Haves

A 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, and reporting, and 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 SOPs.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
Review and release test results, and report STAT or critical results to the interpreting physician according to department procedures.
Perform and document quality control on reagents, equipment, and assays.
Recognize quality-control failures and consult or follow up with the department Supervisor or Lead Technologist regarding actions to resolve them.
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 against standard criteria and document observed results.