Medical Technologist I - Chemistry
About The Position
This fully onsite role is based at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The Medical Technologist I - Chemistry performs and evaluates routine, complex, and esoteric laboratory analyses, interprets results in the context of clinical trial protocols, and determines whether results are credible, appropriate, and accurate. The role also assists in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures (SOPs). The position is scheduled for second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, but must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and pass a background check that includes drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided. The role is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD Laboratory Services team, which supports clinical research and works to deliver accurate, high-quality laboratory results that contribute to patient health.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
- Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 0 to 2 years, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Excellent critical-thinking skills.
- Good time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to retain knowledge across various laboratory units and train new employees.
- Ability to adapt to workflow changes, unusual circumstances, high-pressure situations, and time-sensitive environments.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
Responsibilities
- Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses using manual, automated, and/or microscopic methods.
- Integrate analytical results with clinical trial protocols to assess the credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy of results and facilitate subject inclusion or exclusion from research programs.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
- Recognize and resolve instrument problems, independently evaluating and taking appropriate action to ensure accurate patient data when major instrument issues occur.
- Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and quality-control standards to ensure accurate analytical results.
- Evaluate quality-control procedures and results, implement corrective actions when indicated, and analyze statistical data to identify trends or problems.
- Conduct precision, accuracy, and linearity comparison studies on new or existing assays or instruments.
- Assist in designing and implementing new procedures and modifying existing methods.
- Assist in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures.
- Instruct new employees and students in laboratory medicine theory and practice and in the interpretation of results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
