Laboratory Technician, Level IV (Part Time)

Akima, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking to augment its staff with a Laboratory Technician to support the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The successful candidate will be an employee of AIS, a government contractor focused on supporting Y-12's mission of ensuring a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent. While employed by AIS, the employee will receive day-to-day direction from Y-12 staff. AIS provides pay, benefits, and HR functions. This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screens, and background investigations for Department of Energy clearance.

Requirements

Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Medical Technologist (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist).
AS or higher and 10-15 years of relevant experience or high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience.
Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy.
If clearance is required, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position, requiring participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Collecting blood samples (Venipuncture).
Handling blood and urine samples and sample processing.
Running calibrations, quality control samples, proficiency testing samples, and patient samples on laboratory analyzers.
Reviewing and interpreting lab results and entering them into an electronic medical record system.
Performing scheduled analyzer maintenance.
Being trained to perform vision testing, ECG, and taking vitals (blood pressure, pulse, O2 sat, temperature).
Being scheduled to take a NIOSH-approved Spirometry training course to become proficient in performing spirometry (pulmonary function) testing.
Being scheduled to take a CAOHC-approved Audiometry course to become certified in performing audiograms (hearing tests).