Excellence in Science Scholarship

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories in Houston seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I - Flow Cytometry for current CLS program students. You will perform highly complex testing, assess specimens, and release results under supervision, with responsibilities spanning specimen prep, stock solutions, and data documentation.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in a relevant science with lab experience, ASCP generalist eligibility by graduation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with at least one year of lab experience/training
• Bachelor’s in Medical Technology is preferred

Responsibilities

• Documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specs
• Demonstrates initiative to improve efficiency and productivity and provides feedback
• Maintains laboratory and arranges equipment maintenance/calibration/certification
• Participates in continuing education

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Biohazard safety awareness

Physical strength

Education

Bachelors in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Bachelors in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

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

As a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I- Flow Cytometry you 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

• A 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 is required
• A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is 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