Technologist, Trainee

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•Onsite

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 pursue ASCP certification within five years. Under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Certified Technologist, or Technologist, the trainee provides technical and non-technical laboratory services. The role is in the Cytogenetics department at ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The regular schedule is 7-on/7-off, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with the end time varying by about an hour depending on laboratory needs. The training schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 40 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., for about three months. ARUP describes a work environment focused on diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. The laboratory serves over one million patients each month and emphasizes the patient behind every specimen. The position requires a bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences and specified coursework. Requirements vary by laboratory discipline. Candidates scheduled to graduate at the end of the current academic term may apply. Education and credentials will be evaluated, and candidates may be asked to provide transcripts, degree information, expected graduation documentation, and relevant certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences.
For Chemistry: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, and 16 semester credit hours in chemistry.
For Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, and 16 semester credit hours in biological or chemical science.
For Hematology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, and 16 semester credit hours in biological science.
For Immunohematology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, and 16 semester credit hours in biological science.
For Microbiology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, and 16 semester credit hours in biological science.
Additional specific coursework may be required: Chemistry requires Quantitative Analysis/Analytical Chemistry and Clinical Chemistry or Biochemistry; Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology requires Genetics; Microbiology requires Medical, Clinical, or Pathogenic Microbiology; Hematology requires Hematology; Immunohematology requires Immunology.
Education and credentials are subject to evaluation. Requested documents may include all college/university transcripts, including transferred credits; degrees conferred; a registrar's letter stating expected graduation date if enrolled in the last semester; and relevant certifications.
Use personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies in the biohazard laboratory environment.
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, or quantitative instrument-based tests.
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 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 demonstrated competency when assigned work 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 in 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.
Comply with ARUP policies and procedures.
Continually assess current literature and best practices as part of continuing education.