Laboratory Technologist - 2nd Shift - ASCP Certification Required

Eurofins Clinical Trial Solutions; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Clinical Trial Solutions in Lancaster, PA is seeking a full-time laboratory technician. The role involves conducting laboratory tests, performing quality controls, and managing equipment maintenance, with a shift from 1:00pm to 9:30pm (Monday-Friday) and alternating Saturdays.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory, be ASCP-certified, and proficient in using clinical LIMS. Comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), and paid vacations are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory with modern automation.
• Relevant ASCP certification required.
• Experience with a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing per global protocols.
• Escalate issues affecting patient safety and data quality.
• Perform and document quality controls per SOPs.

Skills

Diagnostic lab experience

Fluent in English

Proficiency in LIMS

Good laboratory practices

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate of Applied Science

Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medical Technology

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing according to established global protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, analytical results.
• Escalate issues potentially impacting patient safety, data quality, service levels.
• Perform and document quality controls per set SOPs and established guidelines.
• Perform and document routine equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Work with instrument vendors to perform day‑to‑day maintenance and instrument troubleshooting.
• Comply with relevant GxP, DoH, CAP and CLIA where locally applicable.
• Perform duties as assigned and other relevant delegated tasks, provide support of all laboratory functions including inventory, stocking, housecleaning, archiving and safety tasks, act as back‑up to colleagues on leave.
• Perform clinical validations; integrate with QC/technical validation.
• Review and release results to clients.
• Run and review required proficiency testing samples.
• Cross‑train appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks.

Level I – Minimum

Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I plus the following

• Cross‑train appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks.
• Manage issues and resolve escalated issues as appropriate.

Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I and II plus the following

• Demonstrate leadership and problem‑solving skills through supervision, coaching, mentoring of others as required.
• Assists supervisor in assigned duties such as writing SOPs, implementation of new instruments and software, verification of new study setup and priming.

Qualifications

Position Specifications and Job Requirements

Level I Experience

• Minimum 1 year working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation.
• Relevant ASCP certification.
• Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS.

Level II Experience

• Minimum 4 years working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation.
• Relevant ASCP certification.
• Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS.

Education

• Associate of Applied Science acceptable; Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medical Technology preferred.
• If no Medical Technology degree from an accredited institution, transcripts are required.

Other

• Fluent in English.
• Ability to set and follow priorities, working accurately following set procedures and under deadlines.
• Prolonged usage of analytical and computer systems (>75% time). Ability to lift up to 20 kg (44 lb) from time to time.
• Proficient in good laboratory and documentation practices.
• Ability to multi‑task with different instrumentation.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, requested to work weekends on a rotation basis.
• Ability to perform high complexity testing.
• Capable of identifying problems, root causes and solutions, documenting deviations and notifying superiors.

Additional Information

Position is full‑time working Monday‑Friday, 1:00pm‑9:30pm with alternating Saturdays, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.