Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Chemistry

Labcorp • Burlington, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team in Burlington, North Carolina. The technologist performs routine and complex clinical laboratory testing, evaluates specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments, and reports accurate, timely results to support quality patient care. The role also includes quality control and preventive maintenance, preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, maintaining supplies, and assisting with specimen processing as needed.

The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. The position requires attention to safety and personal protective equipment, and flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs. Labcorp describes opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and professional challenges. Employees regularly scheduled for at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the listed comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated 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 skills, 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.

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 preventive 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- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to the stated eligibility and schedule exceptions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level