Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Chemistry
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team in Raritan, New Jersey. The role performs clinical laboratory testing, including routine and complex technical procedures, and helps ensure accurate, timely results and quality patient care. The technologist evaluates specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments, makes technical decisions, prepares and evaluates reagents or controls, and performs maintenance and quality control procedures. The position also supports specimen processing, maintains supplies, and follows safety requirements, including using appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with a rotating Saturday shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Overtime or other shifts may be required depending on business needs. Pay is $25.19–$39.09 per hour, plus shift differential. Labcorp describes opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and professional challenges. Employees regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated schedule-based exceptions.
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.
- Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may meet the education requirements in lieu of the listed education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions in accordance with 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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to the stated schedule-based exceptions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
