Medical Technologist I

Charles River Laboratories; Spencerville (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Ohio is seeking a Medical Technologist I to perform specimen analyses and support SOPs and GLPs. You will work on biological specimens from all species to produce accurate data within a collaborative team.

The role requires training on GLPs, onboarding tasks, and proficiency in core techniques such as urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, and chemistry. Salary ranges from $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in medical laboratory technology (MLT) or related field; Bachelor's degree in medical technology preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• Certification/Licensure: MLT, MT, or MLS with certification or eligible (ASCP or HEW) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to GLPs and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic medical technology techniques on primary benches (urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, chemistry).
• Process specimens: check for clots, prepare blood smears, and pipette serum/plasma.
• Train on GLPs and onboarding tasks reading protocols, SOPs, and BOPs.
• Maintain good welfare and humane care for animals where applicable and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology (preferred)

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

Basic Summary

A Medical Technologist I is responsible for performing specimen analyses and administrative duties, required by protocols, Business Operating Procedures (BOPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), on biological specimens from all species to produce sound, accurate, and reliable data. The individual in this role must use good communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative team environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive
• human-animal interactions.
• Train on all Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Train in on-boarding tasks which may include reading protocols, SOPs, and BOPs.
• Performs basic medical technology techniques on primary benches (urinalysis, coagulation,
• hematology, and chemistry).
• Processes specimens: checking for clots, making blood smears and pipetting of serum/plasma.
• Trains and gains proficiency in Medical Technologist I core skills and values.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is $28.00 - 32.00/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Qualifications

Job Description

• Education: Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in medical laboratory technology (MLT) or related field desired. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in medical technology (MT) preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year of experience in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: MLT, MT, or MLS with certification or certification eligible (ASCP or HEW) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and