Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank

Labcorp•Boston, MA

1d•$39 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Technologist to join its team at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The role performs clinical laboratory testing, including routine and complex technical procedures, while following departmental Standard Operating Procedures. The technologist evaluates specimens, monitors and troubleshoots instruments, makes technical decisions, prepares and evaluates reagents or controls, and reports accurate and timely results to support patient care. The position also includes preventative maintenance and quality control documentation, replenishing bench supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and maintaining a safe work environment with appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. The role is eligible for a 10% shift differential. External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The listed pay range is $39.00 to $48.02, plus shift differential. Offers are based on skills, relevant experience, applicable degrees or certifications, internal equity, and market data. Employees regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
Four or more years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Responsibilities

Determine whether specimens are acceptable 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 specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.