Medical Technologist I

Labcorp•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Medical Technologist I to join our Genomics team in Indianapolis, IN. This role performs assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner, prepares workstation and instrumentation, and operates instruments according to established procedures. The Medical Technologist I will perform routine testing and calculations, resolve assay problems, provide technical training, and ensure the validity of test results through quality assurance and control procedures. Responsibilities also include performing experiments, documenting quality control results and corrective actions, and ensuring maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment. Compliance with regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is essential. The company is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers to healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems. Labcorp advances diagnostics, accelerates innovation, and addresses global health challenges using advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions, and data-driven innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
One year of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree
Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements.
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

One year hands-on experience with NGS technologies and practices including but not limited to Nucleic Acid isolation and manipulation, library preparation, QC, and NGS platform operations (MiSeq, NextSeq, NovaSeq preferred).
ASCP or AMT certification
Two years clinical testing experience
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
Knowledge of clinical laboratory automation platforms is a plus.
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, resolve and report results and findings (informatics experience is not required but is a plus).
Ability to support method development and improvement.
Effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff and peers.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
Prepares workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing.
Operates instruments to implement and perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
Performs routine testing and calculations as required.
Resolves routine and non-routine assay problems.
Provides technical training/consultation for other operational staff.
Ensures the validity of test results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Performs experiments, as scheduled.
Documents quality control results.
Interprets quality control results and accurately documents biases, warnings, and violations of control rules.
Documents corrective action for unusual occurrences (e.g. QC violations, instrument related problems).
Ensures maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and SOP requirements.
Calibrates instruments, equipment, and/or assays as required and documents.
Performs instrument and equipment troubleshooting.
Notifies laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
Complies with regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.