Forensic Instrumentation Tech Trainee - Nights

MTL Medtox Laboratories Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join our team. Schedule: Tue–Sat, 11:00 pm–7:30 am, with potential overtime. New grads welcome and full training provided.

The role involves receiving specimens for testing, operating GC, GC/MS, HPLC, and LC/MSMS instruments, ensuring turn-around times, and maintaining quality control and laboratory records. A bachelor’s degree in a chemical/biological science or medical technology is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Proficiency with computers and laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with strong attention to detail and good communication.
• Able to pass a color blindness test.
• Flexible to work overtime or other shifts.

Responsibilities

• Receive urine, oral fluid, and blood specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final report
• Work with GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MSMS instruments
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
• Use quality control samples and proficiency samples
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control charts, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment; perform scheduled and as needed maintenance and critical function checks recognizing significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated
• Perform all duties according to standard operating procedures and/or supervisor instruction
• Maintain a fully operational understanding of chain of custody processes within the lab
• Deliver quality patient care in the form of diagnostic and occupational testing while maintaining efficiency
• Perform preventative maintenance and quality control with appropriate documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Computers

Laboratory information systems

Independent and team work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Color vision

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/ Biological Science or Medical Technology

Tools

GC

GC/MS

HPLC

LC/MSMS

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 St. Paul, MN. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 pm – 7:30 am. Some overtime required. New Grads Welcome – Full Training Provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive urine, oral fluid, and blood specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final report
• Work with GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MSMS instruments
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately
• Use quality control samples and proficiency samples
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control charts, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment; perform scheduled and as needed maintenance and critical function checks recognizing significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated
• Perform all duties according to standard operating procedures and/or supervisor instruction
• Maintain a fully operational understanding of chain of custody processes within the lab
• Deliver quality patient care in the form of diagnostic and occupational testing while maintaining efficiency
• Perform preventative maintenance and quality control with appropriate documentation
• Other duties as assigned

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

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour plus shift differential. All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

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
• 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. For more detailed information.

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 accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.

We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.