Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team at UT Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role performs clinical laboratory testing, including routine and complex procedures, while following departmental standard operating procedures and established specimen-acceptance criteria. The technologist operates and troubleshoots instrumentation, makes technical decisions, prepares and evaluates reagents or controls, and reports accurate, timely results to support patient care. The position also includes quality control and preventative maintenance, replenishing bench supplies, specimen processing as needed, and maintaining a safe work environment with appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with rotating weekends. Overtime or other shifts may be needed depending on business needs. External candidates are eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus. Labcorp describes opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and professional challenges. Employees regularly scheduled for at least 20 hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits.
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.
- Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
- Applicable science credits from a non-traditional degree that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirements.
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 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 specimen processing when needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Job Type
Full-time
