Laboratory Technologist- Boston, MA

This job is for a Laboratory Technologist with a global leader in clinical diagnostics, environmental, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics testing. The position is based in Waltham, MA and is a Direct Hire position with openings for the 1st and 3rd shift. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. The job responsibilities include performing tests, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and conducting quality control procedures. The candidate should have analytical thinking and communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and comply with company policies.

• Following prescribed procedures and performing tests within laboratory specialties
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions and notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products
• Evaluating results of quality control and implementing corrective action when indicated
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizing laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Writing laboratory procedures conforming to standardized format
• Reporting test results conforming to established procedures.

• Following prescribed procedures and performing tests within laboratory specialties
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions and notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products
• Evaluating results of quality control and implementing corrective action when indicated
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizing laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Writing laboratory procedures conforming to standardized format
• Reporting test results conforming to established procedures
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
• Some knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology
• Ability to instruct subordinate technologist in areas of medical laboratory testing
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of test results
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Analytical thinking and communication skills
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Access to a site that requires COVID-19 vaccination or exemption from vaccination requirements (prior to starting work in this position, employees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or exemption from vaccination requirements)