Excellence in Science Scholarship

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories in the United States is offering a clinical laboratory technologist (flow cytometry) opportunity for current CLS program students. You will work under supervision performing highly complex tests, preparing stock solutions, and validating specimens. This role emphasizes accuracy, independent work, and teamwork in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science with at least one year of lab experience.
• Medical Technology degree preferred.
• Nationally: ASCP generalist license eligibility required.
• California/Florida: state license eligibility to perform testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specimens and review and release test results.
• Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails for testing.
• Document all observations and corrective actions when test systems deviate.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and schedule equipment maintenance/certification.
• Participate in continuing education and skill development.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred

Job description

***This opportunity is for current Howard University and Texas Southern University Clinical Laboratory Science Program Students only***

As aClinicalLaboratoryTechnologistI-Flow Cytometryyou will work under general supervision. You will be responsible for performing highly complex laboratory testing procedures. You will figure out acceptability of specimens for testing, prepare clinical specimens and identify specimen related problems.

In this position, you will need to analyze specimens and review and release test results. You will have the means to prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory. You will then test these based on standard criteria and document all observations.

• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required
• Participates in continuing education

Education:

• ABachelor'sDegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityin one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course is required
• ABachelor's DegreeinMedicalTechnologyis preferred

Qualification Requirements:

• Nationally: Eligibility for ASCP generalist License required at time of graduation
• Florida, California:Eligibility for state license to perform laboratory testing required.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from Howard University
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good social skills and attention to detail
• Motivated to work independently and within a team environment
• Willing to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds