Medical Laboratory Technologist - Level Dependent Upon Experience

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Dedicated training department

Flexible schedules

Annual bonuses

Job summary

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a skilled laboratory professional to perform moderate to high complexity testing under CLIA guidelines. The role requires maintaining compliance, documenting deviations, and ensuring timely reporting of patient results.

The ideal candidate has a science degree, ASCP certification, 3+ years of relevant testing, and familiarity with LIMS, CAP/CLIA standards, and GCP/GLP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field (chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology).
• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of experience with moderate/high complexity testing.
• CRO or Clinical Research Trial experience preferred.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAP/CLIA, with knowledge of GCP and GLP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing, per CLIA, following lab procedures for specimen handling, processing, and reporting.
• Document deviations and/or corrective actions per laboratory policy.
• Demonstrate competency at least annually as outlined by laboratory procedures.
• Participate in proficiency testing to ensure CAP compliance.
• Assist in inspections/audits as needed.
• Utilize key software systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting of patient results.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance and quality controls.
• Identify and address problems affecting test performance or reporting and notify appropriate lab management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Critical thinking

Team player

Multitasking

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/health field

ASCP certification

Tools

LIMS

Job description

What You'll Do

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing, as defined by CLIA, while following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test results
• Stay current on and adhere to all laboratory policies and procedures. Properly document all deviations and/or corrective actions taken per laboratory policy
• Demonstrate competency at least annually as outlined by laboratory procedures
• Ensure laboratory compliance with CAP by participating in proficiency testing in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Aware of regulatory requirements and performs studies to ensure those requirements are met at predefined intervals
• Assist in preparing for and participate in inspections/audits as needed
• Proficiently utilize key software systems in the lab to ensure accurate and timely reporting of patient results
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine equipment maintenance, including quality controls. Identify, diagnose, and repair issues that may arise
• Exercise good documentation practices in accordance with laboratory policies
• Identify and address problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and notify/ consult with the appropriate members of laboratory management
• Uphold CTI's mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
• Other duties as assigned by management

What You Bring

• Ability to work in a regulated environment
• Ability to follow procedures with great attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to think critically and problem solve basic issues
• Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to multitask with excellent attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field (chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology)
• Certification from a recognized accrediting body ( i.e. ASCP)
• At least 3 years of experience with moderate and/or high complexity testing
• CRO or Clinical Research Trial experience preferred
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) preferred
• Working knowledge of CAP/CLIA, with knowledge of GCP and GLP preferred

Why CTI?

• We support career progression – 25% of our global staff is promoted annually and we have a structured mentoring program to provide the support you need to move forward
• We value education and training – We provide tuition reimbursement, partner with universities and colleges to create programs in our field, and have a dedicated training department
• We value our people - We have never had a layoff in our 20-year history, support a work-life balance with flexible schedules, and have provided cash bonuses every year for the past decade
• Our culture is unparalleled – Click here to learn more about "The CTI Way"
• We think globally and act locally – We have a global philanthropic program supporting our team’s efforts to improve their local communities (Click here to learn more about our "CTI Cares" program)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled