Medical Laboratory Technician - Generalist

Labcorp • Racine, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join its team at the All Saints Spring St Campus in Racine, Wisconsin. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs a vital component of clinical laboratory science. The schedule is third shift, 9:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., on weekdays, with alternating holidays and weekends. The position involves determining specimen acceptability, carrying out routine and complex testing procedures, operating and troubleshooting instrumentation, and ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care. The technician also performs quality control and preventive maintenance, maintains supplies and safety standards, and assists with specimen processing as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; alternatively, an MLT degree.
• At least 3 months of clinical laboratory testing experience, unless qualifying through an MLT degree.
• Applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement in lieu of the listed education requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• At least 1 year of core lab/generalist experience.
• At least 1 year of automated blood bank experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to eligibility and schedule rules.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree