Clinical Toxicology Techno Trainee - 1st shift

LabCorp; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join our Phoenix, AZ team. The position offers a Tuesday–Sunday schedule, 6:00am–2:30pm, with new grad training provided.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, evaluating orders, performing tests on instruments, and delivering accurate reports. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
• Flexible to work overtime or other shifts.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens for testing.
• Evaluate specimens and test orders.
• Maintain instrument calibration and routine maintenance.
• Interpret results and prepare final reports.
• Adhere to SOPs and quality control.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues as needed.
• Document data and maintain logs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world's most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people's health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

New Grads Welcome - Full Training Provided

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for testing
• Evaluate specimens and test orders
• Determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
• Work with a variety of instrument and software platforms including Hamilton/Nimbus automated extraction instruments, Immunoassay chemistry analyzers, LCMS Instrumentation, and Data Review through a cloud-based software system
• Adhere to SOPs while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples
• Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation
• Perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks
• Recognize significant changes in instrument function
• Troubleshoot as indicated
• Follow quality control rules
• Monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action
• Maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy (Immunoassay and LCMS)
• Recognize and correct errors and unusual results (individual patient as well as paired sets of patients)
• Interpret results to produce a final report
• Use GDP in all documentation
• Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency
• Follow a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patients
• Evaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established timeframes
• Participate in the instruction and training of others
• Demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

Preferred Qualification

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• 3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
• ASCP or AMT certification

Additional Job Standards

• Proficient with computers
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.
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Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordanc