Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Flow Cytometry Wet Lab, Overnights

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories in Ramsey, NJ is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join the Flow Cytometry department and advance our patient-care mission through precise, data-driven testing. The role offers growth, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Under general supervision, you will perform complex laboratory procedures on all specimen types, follow SOPs, document quality control, and report results to the interpreting physician.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences with at least one year of laboratory experience/training.
• 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned.
• Follows procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate 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 SOP guidelines.
• Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Reviews, releases test results and reports STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per SOP.
• Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays; addresses QC failures with supervisor/lead technologist.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per SOPs and evaluate them.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 1 year of lab experience/training

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for our Flow Cytometry department in Ramsey, NJ who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Monday-Friday, Overnights with occasional Sunday Dayshift rotation (subject to change based on business needs)

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

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 STATS 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
• Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOP’s. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results

Experience, Educations 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 the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course
• 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred