MCT Laboratory Technologist Trainee

Labcorp; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare laboratory is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join their team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will receive on-the-job training while working in a dynamic environment focused on improving health. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, performing analyses, and maintaining laboratory equipment. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with a keen attention to detail and strong communication skills. This position offers a pay range of $21.00 - $23.00 per hour with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens for testing and evaluate them for priority.
• Adhere to SOP for extractions and analysis on client samples.
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science

ASCP or AMT certification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to embark on a new challenge? The possibilities are endless when you start your career at Labcorp. We would love to discuss the exciting opportunities you will encounter when you join our team as a Technologist Trainee. In this position, you will work in a patient focused, fast paced, and inspiring environment. You will have a dynamic role in the fulfilment of Labcorp’s overall mission of “Improving Health, Improving Lives.”

The MCT Department is looking for a Technologist Trainee to work in our laboratory. The candidate will receive on-the-job training for the pre-analytical through post-analytical set-up and testing of patient samples. This laboratory is responsible for screening blood, serum, urine and meconium sample types for drugs of abuse. We also perform Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) and STAT testing for local clinics and hospitals. The MCT Laboratory uses immunoassay methodology (Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry analyzers) to test samples. Some assays require a chemical extraction before analysis.

Benefits

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour.

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Shift: 2nd, this position is eligible for a shift differential

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, some overtime is required

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.
• Adhere to SOP while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and standard solutions according to SOP.
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret result to produce a final report; use GDP in all documentation.
• Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Prior Labcorp experience preferred
• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Additional Information

If you are looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenges, and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply