Forensic Extractions Tech Trainee

Labcorp•Saint Paul, MN

3d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee join our team in St. Paul, MN. This role involves receiving and evaluating specimens, performing pipetting and extraction of samples, and ensuring quality control and equipment maintenance. The trainee will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory records, adhering to standard operating procedures, and understanding chain of custody processes. The goal is to deliver quality patient care through diagnostic and occupational testing while maintaining efficiency.

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
ASCP or AMT certification

Responsibilities

Receive urine, oral fluid, and blood specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time
Pipetting and extracting urine, oral fluid, and blood samples to be analyzed using various extraction techniques
May pipette standard calibration lines and assist with daily start up tasks
Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
Use quality control samples and proficiency samples
Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control charts, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets
Maintain and clean laboratory equipment; perform scheduled and as needed maintenance and critical function checks recognizing significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated
Perform all duties according to standard operating procedures and/or supervisor instruction
Maintain a fully operational understanding of chain of custody processes within the lab
Deliver quality patient care in the form of diagnostic and occupational testing while maintaining efficiency
Perform preventative maintenance and quality control with appropriate documentation
Other duties as assigned