Medical Technologist - Toxicology

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Toxicology lab performs routine and highly complex testing in therapeutic drugs, industrial/pre-employment drug testing, forensic drug testing and clinical drug testing utilizing instruments such as HPLC, GCMS, LCMS/MS and chemistry/immunoassay instrumentation. The department is staffed 7am-11:30pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Medical Technologist in the Toxicology Laboratory will perform routine and specialized testing of both moderate and high complex toxicology and chemistry tests. Demonstrate technical expertise necessary to the area. Perform specimen processing functions and clerical duties. Maintain and troubleshoot all laboratory equipment. Act as a customer service representative for the laboratory both on the telephone and in interpersonal exchanges. Assume primary responsibility for the functions of a particular testing area or areas in the laboratory as assigned. The Medical Technologist will be proficient with the laboratory information system and processing samples, answering phones and filing. Act as a customer service representative for the laboratory both on the telephone and in interpersonal exchanges. Works under the direction of Lead Technologist, division directors and the laboratory manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science degree, with MT/MLS certification.
• If not certified, applicant must obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire, with first board of certification test attempt within the first six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized testing of both moderate and high complex toxicology and chemistry tests.
• Demonstrate technical expertise necessary to the area.
• Perform specimen processing functions and clerical duties.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all laboratory equipment.
• Act as a customer service representative for the laboratory both on the telephone and in interpersonal exchanges.
• Assume primary responsibility for the functions of a particular testing area or areas in the laboratory as assigned.
• Proficient with the laboratory information system and processing samples, answering phones and filing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees