Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Micro

Labcorp • Birmingham, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Professional to join its team at UAB St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, Alabama. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs an important component of clinical laboratory science, helping provide information that supports patient care. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, Wednesday through Tuesday, from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The technologist evaluates specimens, performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, monitors and troubleshoots instrumentation, and makes technical decisions related to testing and problem solving. The role also involves preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, reporting results, maintaining quality control and preventive maintenance records, replenishing supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Science, Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or an MLS degree.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
• Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement in lieu of the listed education requirements.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP or AMT certification.

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 preventive 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), tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible for the listed benefits except PTO or FTO.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time