Clinical Laboratory Technologist - FISH

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

16 days paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Ramsey, New Jersey. This role requires performing complex laboratory procedures and analyzing specimens under general supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field, with certification as required by state laws. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field preferred.
• Experience in high complexity laboratory testing.
• Nationally recognized certification in clinical laboratory technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests under general supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of all testing performed.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Document all corrective actions for QC failures.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Independent judgment

Quality Control documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences

ASCP certification

Job description

Career Development Opportunity

NeoGenomics offers competitive benefits including HMO and PPO options, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and 16 days of paid time off plus holidays.

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned.
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen‑related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
• Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STAT or critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP.
• Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow‑up with the department supervisor or lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Prepares stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOPs. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results.

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course.
• 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Certificate Compliance Requirements:
  • Nationally: ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, as available.
  • FL: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
  • CA: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist.
  • TN: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory Professional.