Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth in Scarborough, ME seeks a Laboratory Technician in Microbiology. The role performs and monitors testing of patient specimens, follows procedures, ensures quality control, maintains instruments, and may train staff. Travel among MaineHealth sites is required for coverage.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree preferred, Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred, and about six months of healthcare experience preferred. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience: Six months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be able to travel among company sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors laboratory testing of patient specimens according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Recognizes technical, instrumental problems and initiates resolutions.
• Assumes responsibility for accuracy, quality control and required instrument maintenance.
• May provide training of laboratory and/or other health care personnel as directed.

Skills

Travel between sites

Education

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 47937

Summary:

This is a Microbiology position.

The Laboratory Technician role independently performs and monitors laboratory testing of patient specimens according to established procedures and regulatory requirements. Recognizes technical, instrumental problems and initiates resolutions. Assumes responsibility for accuracy, quality control and required instrument maintenance. May provide training of laboratory and/or other health care personnel as directed.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Associate’s Degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.
3. Experience: Six months of healthcare experience preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be able to travel among company sites.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, youll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]