Technologist I

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics•Centennial, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Following prescribed procedures and performing tests within any laboratory specialty; calculating results as necessary. Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining laboratory analyzers or equipment. Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management when appropriate. Preparing reagents or media from prescribed procedures. Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria. Conducting quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating QC results and implementing corrective action when needed. Determining performance specifications for new methods. Performing instrument maintenance, QC reagents, and kits. Performing routine testing including assay validations. Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers. Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs. Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations. Using laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results. Reviewing and following Standard Operating Procedures. Reporting test results according to established procedures. Supporting Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics. Meeting Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, including good workmanship, adherence to SOPs, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
If required by the state, the appropriate state license to perform clinical laboratory testing
Minimum 1 years of related experience preferred
Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
Knowledge of recent developments in medical technology
Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and make accurate observations and records of test results
Skill in using medical laboratory equipment
Strong communication skills and analytical thinking

Responsibilities

Following prescribed procedures and performing tests within any laboratory specialty; calculating results as necessary
Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining laboratory analyzers or equipment
Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management when appropriate
Preparing reagents or media from prescribed procedures
Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
Conducting quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating QC results and implementing corrective action when needed
Determining performance specifications for new methods
Performing instrument maintenance, QC reagents, and kits
Performing routine testing including assay validations
Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
Using laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
Reviewing and following Standard Operating Procedures
Reporting test results according to established procedures
Supporting Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
Meeting Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, including good workmanship, adherence to SOPs, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping
Performs instrument maintenance
Performs freezer, refrigerator, and incubator maintenance
Performs QC reagents needed for patient testing
Competent to perform routine testing for many tests performed within the department