Technologist, Trainee

ARUP Laboratories Career • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Technologist Trainee is a training position that prepares the employee to work independently as a limit 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 the laboratory services area.

The role is in Mass Spec Operations (MSO), Extractions Only. The regular schedule is 7-on/7-off, B week, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM. The training schedule is Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The schedule may change depending on laboratory needs.

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP emphasizes diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences.
• For the listed discipline, meet the specified coursework requirements: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, including 3 semester credit hours in physics, math, or statistics, plus 16 semester credit hours in the designated subject area.
• Chemistry: 16 semester credit hours in chemistry; specific courses may include Quantitative Analysis/Analytical Chemistry and Clinical Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology: 16 semester credit hours in biological or chemical science; Genetics may be required.
• Hematology: 16 semester credit hours in biological science; Hematology may be required.
• Immunohematology: 16 semester credit hours in biological science; Immunology may be required.
• Microbiology: 16 semester credit hours in biological science; Medical, Clinical, or Pathogenic Microbiology may be required.
• Submit education and credential documentation upon request, which may include all college/university transcripts, transferred credits, conferred degrees, an expected-graduation letter from the registrar if enrolled in the last semester, and relevant certifications.
• Candidates scheduled to graduate at the end of the current academic term may apply.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including stooping, reaching, occasional mobility between work sites, frequent communication, fine motor tasks, and visual and color acuity.
• Use personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and automated qualitative, semi-qualitative, or quantitative analytic processes.
• 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 and ensure laboratory equipment functions properly.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance under the direction of a Technologist and/or Technical Supervisor.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Perform and document quality control and equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters.
• Log in and process specimens accurately according to departmental procedures.
• Follow specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures.
• Resolve sample-handling problems or refer them to designated Technologists and/or the Technical Supervisor.
• Process data and transcribe it in the laboratory computer system; qualified personnel validate all results.
• Train on new procedures to a prescribed competency level and meet output measures defined by group procedures.
• Assist others in areas of defined competency when assigned workload is complete.
• Refer requests for special and unusual tests to the Technical Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
• Assist in collecting data for defined QA indicators.
• Assist with validation of equipment and test methods as defined.
• Assist in creating and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs) as defined.
• Perform internal and external proficiency testing as defined.
• Stock and maintain reagents and supplies appropriately.
• Assist in training Technicians as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with ARUP Policies and Procedures.
• Continually assess current literature and best practices as part of continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level