Technologist, Trainee

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Technologist Trainee is a training position preparing the employee to work independently as a limited license scientist (Technologist) and to further gain ASCP certification within five years. The trainee works under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Certified Technologist, or Technologist, providing technical and non-technical services in laboratory services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences.
Meet the specified coursework requirements for the applicable laboratory area: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, and 16 semester credit hours in the relevant discipline.
Additional coursework may be required depending on the area: Quantitative Analysis/Analytical Chemistry and Clinical Chemistry or Biochemistry for Chemistry; Genetics for Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology; Medical, Clinical, or Pathogenic Microbiology for Microbiology; Hematology for Hematology; and Immunology for Immunohematology.
Education and credentials are subject to evaluation. Candidates may be required to provide college/university transcripts, degrees conferred, an expected graduation date letter if enrolled in the final semester, and relevant certifications.
Candidates scheduled to graduate at the end of the current academic term may apply.

Responsibilities

Perform waived and automated analytic processes, including qualitative, semi-qualitative, and quantitative tests performed automatically by an instrument.
Oversee calibration on self-calibrating instruments and perform selected calibration processes.
Perform selected moderate- and high-complexity analytic processes, both automated and non-automated.
Operate selected laboratory instruments; ensure laboratory equipment functions properly; perform minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance under direction; and maintain records and documentation.
Perform and document quality control and equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters.
Accurately log in and process specimens according to departmental procedures.
Follow specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures; resolve sample handling problems or refer them to designated Technologists or the Technical Supervisor.
Process and transcribe data in the laboratory computer system; results are validated by qualified personnel.
Train on new procedures to a prescribed level of competency.
Meet output measures defined by group procedures and assist in other areas of defined competency when assigned workload is complete.
Refer requests for special and unusual tests to the Technical Supervisor or Group Manager.
Assist with data collection for defined quality assurance indicators.
Assist with validation of equipment and test methods as defined.
Assist with creating and reviewing standard operating procedures as defined.
Perform internal and external proficiency testing as defined.
Stock and maintain reagents and supplies appropriately.
Assist with training Technicians as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.