Laboratory Technologist - Special Chemistry

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform complex testing in the Special Chemistry department, including mass spectrometry for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). You will handle quality control, instrument maintenance, calibration, and regulatory documentation to ensure the highest lab standards.

The role involves pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing within Cytogenetics, Genetics or ID clinical labs, acting as a resource to health care staff while applying

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing in the Special Chemistry department using mass spectrometry for LDTs.
• Maintain quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, calibration, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field (with 30 biology + chemistry hours)

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

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. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50 Union Position: No 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.

Provide technical and other supporting assistance in the laboratories as assigned.

Job Description

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.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.