Laboratory – Laboratory Technologist (Full Time)
Position Overview:
The Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing with strict adherence to regulatory requirements. This individual supports the laboratory with technical instrumentation and assay expertise and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments. All of the duties and responsibilities will be performed according to laboratory guidelines and procedures.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
The Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing with strict adherence to regulatory requirements. This individual supports the laboratory with technical instrumentation and assay expertise and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments. All of the duties and responsibilities will be performed according to laboratory guidelines and procedures.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: chemistry, human biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
- Minimum 1 year of PCR experience
- Clinical laboratory and molecular testing
- In-depth knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, laboratory safety and quality assurance to support ongoing and future projects
- Familiar with CAP laboratory requirements, inspection procedures, and FDA new testing regulations
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
- Proficient with statistical and computer productivity software (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.).
- Aptitude to work and meet deadlines in a changing environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of laboratory information
Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Adhere to SZLS’s procedures and protocols to ensure testing is accurate and run with strict adherence to our Quality Assurance standards
- Perform, analyze and produce reliable and precise data using automated and semi-automated analyzers and manual techniques
- Perform quality assessment and reporting of assigned analytical test procedures. Calibrate, maintain and operate instruments in assigned area. Document procedures performed and follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures
- Ensure preventive maintenance is performed on assigned laboratory instrumentation, troubleshoot, and participate in process improvement(s)
- Prepare calibrators and quality control material(s) and perform assay calibrations and quality control assessments according to established protocols
- Maintain sufficient levels of reagent and consumable supplies and prepare reagents according to laboratory procedures and protocols
- Aliquots, stores, and retrieves patient specimens using sample tracking programs
- Interpret, accept, and release patient test results and follow protocol for critical values
- Write and/or review laboratory documents such as procedures and departmental forms
- Program, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate laboratory equipment
- Train other laboratory personnel in operation, programming, maintenance, troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software as well as regulatory and quality guidelines
- Print laboratory reports for clients and ship to client
- Meets or exceeds target workload with high accuracy
- FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
- May require some work on nights and weekends
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
StageZero Life Sciences, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
