Clinical Lab Technologist: Diagnostics & Microbiology

Carle; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Peoria, IL seeks a Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor's in Biological Science to support pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical workflows in our clinical lab.

You will perform CLIA waived and moderate-complexity testing, assist microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and molecular areas, maintain equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure specimen handling meets safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science is required.
• Experience in clinical lab workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical skills in the pre-analytical phase of the testing process.
• Determines acceptability of specimens within guidelines.
• Follows protocol in labeling pour-offs.
• Stores specimens under appropriate conditions as quickly as possible.
• Prepares reagents / standards / calibrators correctly and ensures they are dated & in sufficient quantity.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly maintenance activities and documents appropriately.
• Transforms and organizes work for optimum turnaround time.
• Performs CLIA waived and moderate-complexity testing on medical samples as per manufacturer specifications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science

Job description

Carle Health in Peoria, IL seeks a Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor's in Biological Science to support pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical workflows in our clinical lab.

You will perform CLIA waived and moderate-complexity testing, assist microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and molecular areas, maintain equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure specimen handling meets safety and quality standards.