Laboratory Technologist - Special Chemistry

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform complex testing in the Special Chemistry department using mass spectrometry for LDTs. You will monitor quality control, maintain instruments, calibrate, document, and ensure compliance with standards while supporting clinical workflows.

You will handle pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing and serve as a resource to other health care personnel; safety and regulatory requirements must be met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry.
• Demonstrated lab experience, including college laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing in the Special Chemistry department using mass spectrometry for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs).
• Quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, calibration, documentation, and compliance with laboratory quality and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical and other supporting assistance in the laboratories and serve as a resource to other health care personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sanford Center Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50

Department Details

Responsible for performing complex testing in the Special Chemistry department using mass spectrometry instrumentation for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). Duties include quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, calibration, documentation, and compliance with laboratory quality and regulatory standards.

Job Summary

Provide technical and other supporting assistance in the laboratories as assigned. The Laboratory Technologist will work in but not limited to Cytogenetics, Genetics or Infectious Disease (ID):

Clinical laboratory to perform clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Ensures all medical laboratory safety standards and quality requirements are met. Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel. Must utilize critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology or other related field that includes 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry required.

Demonstrated lab experience, including but not limited to college laboratory experience preferred

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274057
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No