Medical Technologist I - Chemistry
About The Position
The Medical Technologist I - Chemistry performs and evaluates laboratory analyses and data, recognizing patterns and trends and determining the clinical significance of results. The role supports clinical-trial research by assessing test-result credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy in relation to study protocols. It also assists with authoring and modifying standard operating procedures and contributes to the quality and accuracy of laboratory services. This is a fully onsite position at the Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky, on the second shift, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. ET. Applicants from anywhere in the United States are welcome, but relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a background check that includes drug screening.
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 0–2 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 changing workflows, unusual circumstances, high-pressure situations, and time-sensitive environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- 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 pounds 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 evaluate test-result credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy and help determine subject inclusion or exclusion from research programs.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
- Recognize and resolve instrument problems, taking appropriate action to ensure accurate patient data when major instrument issues occur.
- Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and quality-control standards to ensure accurate results.
- Evaluate quality-control procedures and results and implement corrective actions when indicated.
- Perform ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends or problems and take corrective action.
- 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.
- Provide instruction to new employees and students in laboratory medicine theory and practice and in the interpretation of results.
- Assist in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
