Chemistry Core Lab Scientist - Precision Diagnostics

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized tests, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting. The role includes quality control, instrument maintenance, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in medical technology or related field, licensure or trainee status in the state, and certification within 90 days of hire. Excellent data entry, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Current Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license or trainee permit in the state of practice and must obtain license within 90 days of hire.
• ASCP, AMT or AAB generalist certification within 90 days of hire; others as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine or specialized lab testing with accuracy within time frames.
• Maintains quality control and documents instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensures compliance with safety, regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

Data entry

Windows

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology or related field

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized tests, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting. The role includes quality control, instrument maintenance, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in medical technology or related field, licensure or trainee status in the state, and certification within 90 days of hire. Excellent data entry, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.