MCT Laboratory Technologist Trainee
About The Position
Are you looking to embark on a new challenge? The possibilities are endless when start your career at Labcorp! We would love to discuss the exciting opportunities you will encounter when you join our team as a Technologist Trainee . In this position, you will work in a patient focused, fast paced, and inspiring environment. You will have a dynamic role in the fulfilment of Labcorp’s overall mission of “Improving Health, Improving Lives.” The MCT Department is looking for a Technologist Trainee to work in our laboratory. The candidate will receive on-the-job training for the pre-analytical through post-analytical set-up and testing of patient samples. This laboratory is responsible for screening blood, serum, urine and meconium sample types for drugs of abuse. We also perform Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) and STAT testing for local clinics and hospitals. The MCT Laboratory uses immunoassay methodology (Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry analyzers) to test samples. Some assays require a chemical extraction before analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
- High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not
- ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
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.
- Adhere to SOP while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.
- Prepare laboratory reagents and standard solutions according to SOP.
- Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret result to produce a final report; use GDP in all documentation.
- 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.
Benefits
- Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
- Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
