Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Labcorp•Lowell, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Technologist to join their team at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, Labcorp provides insights and accelerates innovations to improve health and lives. This role involves performing routine and complex technical procedures, monitoring and troubleshooting instrumentation, making technical decisions, preparing and testing new reagents or controls, reporting accurate test results, performing preventative maintenance and quality control, identifying and replenishing supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
4 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able 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

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
Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
Assist with processing of specimens when needed
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment