Medical Technologist

Zachary Piper Solutions; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Medical Technologist for an onsite role in Gaithersburg, MD to support a leading nonclinical research organization focused on drug development and animal studies.

The candidate will operate instruments, perform clinical pathology tests, and handle manual microscopy with GLP-compliant documentation. ASCP certification and ADVIA 2120 experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a scientific discipline is preferred.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
• Experience reading blood smears and manual microscopy.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and troubleshooting.
• GLP knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with ADVIA 2120 instrumental systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab instrumentation to analyze samples from research animals.
• Perform clinical pathology testing including chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis.
• Conduct manual testing such as blood smears and microscopy reviews.
• Perform routine QC and maintenance on instruments per SOPs.
• Review data for accuracy and troubleshoot instrument concerns.
• Document observations and results per GLP and study protocols.
• Collaborate with Study Directors and staff on ongoing research studies.

Skills

ASCP certification

Clinical chemistry

Hematology

Coagulation

Urinalysis

Blood smear reading

Manual microscopy

Instrument troubleshooting

GLP knowledge

ADVIA 2120

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

ADVIA 2120

Job description

Medical Technologist - Job Description

Job Summary:

Piper Companies is seeking a Medical Technologist to support a leading nonclinical research organization focused on drug development and laboratory animal studies. This position is onsite in Gaithersburg, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Operate laboratory instrumentation used to analyze biological samples from research animals
• Perform clinical pathology testing including clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis
• Conduct manual testing such as blood smear reviews, manual reticulocyte counts, and urine microscopic examinations
• Perform quality control and routine maintenance on laboratory instruments in accordance with SOPs
• Review laboratory data for accuracy and troubleshoot instrumentation concerns
• Document observations and test results in compliance with GLP requirements and study protocols
• Collaborate with Study Directors and laboratory staff to support ongoing research studies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred
• Experience in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis
• Experience reading blood smears and performing manual microscopy reviews
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and troubleshooting
• GLP knowledge preferred
• Experience with ADVIA 2120 instrumentation highly preferred

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 annually
• Full Benefits Package available