Technologist I

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The Technologist I performs laboratory testing across laboratory specialties by following prescribed procedures. The role includes operating, calibrating, checking, and maintaining laboratory analyzers and equipment; preparing reagents or media; conducting routine testing and assay validations; and confirming results using knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and analyzers. The technologist also performs instrument and cold-storage equipment maintenance and prepares quality-control reagents and kits. The position evaluates quality-control results and implements corrective action when indicated, evaluates media, reagents, and calibrators, and determines performance specifications for new methods. It supports quality assurance and continuous-improvement programs, follows safety programs and Standard Operating Procedures, and accurately reports patient results using laboratory information systems or other methods. Employees are expected to meet the organization’s quality management system expectations, including good workmanship, 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.
0–2 years of related experience.
Appropriate State License to perform clinical laboratory testing if required by the state where the laboratory is located.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology.
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology principles 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 the use of medical laboratory equipment.
Strong communication skills and analytical thinking.
Competence in performing routine testing for many tests performed within the department.

Responsibilities

Perform tests within laboratory specialties according to prescribed procedures and calculate test results as necessary.
Operate, calibrate, perform checks on, and maintain laboratory analyzers and equipment.
Recognize and correct basic analyzer malfunctions and notify management personnel when appropriate.
Prepare reagents or media according to prescribed procedures and evaluate media, reagents, and calibrators against established criteria.
Conduct quality-control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluate results and implement corrective action when indicated.
Determine performance specifications for new methods.
Perform instrument maintenance, maintain QC reagents and kits, and conduct routine testing, including assay validations.
Confirm and verify results using knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and analyzers.
Monitor quality assurance and continuous-improvement programs and safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations.
Use laboratory information systems or other methods to report patient results accurately and effectively.
Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures and report test results according to established procedures.
Perform freezer, refrigerator, and incubator maintenance and prepare QC reagents needed for patient testing.
Meet quality management system expectations, including good workmanship, training, adherence to procedures, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.