Laboratory Associate

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform both moderate and high complexity testing under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This role involves routine laboratory and quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments. Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences with specified coursework.

The work schedule is 40 hours per week, primarily in a night shift environment. Join a team that prioritizes quality and precision in medical testing.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences required.
• 24 semester hours of science including specified chemistry and biology courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing under supervision.
• Conduct routine laboratory and quality control testing.
• Perform general troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences

24 semester hours of science courses including 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general and instrument maintenance, calling of critical and questionable results to appropriate providers, and resulting of test using laboratory information systems. Additionally, this role performs general troubleshooting of instrumentation, communicating technical information to appropriate persons.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000487 CHS - Lab - HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Qualifications

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences including 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences. Experience: None.

Job Description

Performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general and instrument maintenance, calling of critical and questionable results to appropriate providers, and resulting of test using laboratory information systems. Additionally, this role performs general troubleshooting of instrumentation, communicating technical information to appropriate persons.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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