PRN Microbiology Technologist
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Microbiology Technologist to join its team in Englewood, Colorado. This PRN/Casual position works hours as needed and performs routine and complex laboratory testing in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures. The technologist determines specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation, makes technical decisions, evaluates reagents and controls, and reports accurate and timely results to support patient care. Additional duties include quality control and preventive maintenance documentation, replenishing bench supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and maintaining a safe work environment with appropriate personal protective equipment. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, and at least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience or an MLS degree. Current or prior Labcorp experience and ASCP or AMT certification are listed as qualifications. The position also requires computer proficiency, attention to detail, effective communication and organizational skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to pass a standardized color blindness test. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts based on business needs is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
- At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience or an MLS degree.
- Proficient with computers and familiar with laboratory information systems.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, 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
- Current or prior Labcorp experience.
- ASCP or AMT certification.
Responsibilities
- Determine the acceptability of specimens 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 preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
- Assist with processing specimens when needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
- Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, as well as casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
