Clinical Toxicology Technologist Trainee - 3rd Shift

Labcorp•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join their team in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves working with advanced technologies and data-driven innovation to advance diagnostics and address health challenges. The company offers opportunities for meaningful work and career growth, aiming to improve health and lives globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience
3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
ASCP or AMT certification

Responsibilities

Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.
Work with a variety of instrument and software platforms including Hamilton/Nimbus automated extraction instruments, Immunoassay chemistry analyzers, LCMS Instrumentation, and Data Review through a cloud-based software system.
Adhere to SOPs while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.
Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets.
Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy (Immunoassay and LCMS); recognize and correct errors and unusual results (individual patient as well as paired sets of patients); interpret results to produce a final report; use GDP in all documentation.
Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency.
Follow a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patients.
Evaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established timeframes.
Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others.