Medical Technologist III-Microbiology (1st Shift)

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug development is seeking a Medical Technologist III for their Microbiology team in Indianapolis. The role involves performing laboratory procedures, training staff, and enhancing departmental functions. Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years laboratory experience performing clinical tests.
• Knowledge of quality control programs and SOP revisions.
• Expertise in validating new assays and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures and validate new assays.
• Coordinate training materials and promote department expertise.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for operational improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

**$5,000 Sign-on Bonus** Labcorp Employees not eligible for sign-on bonus

Labcorp Drug Development, the world’s most comprehensive drug development company, dedicated to improving healthcare and improving lives. Our unique perspectives, built from decades of scientific expertise and precision delivery of the largest volume of drug development data in the world, along with our innovative technology solutions, help our clients identify new approaches and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges as they evolve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist III to join our Microbiology team in Indianapolis, IN!

Scheduled Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, weekend rotation as needed

Pay Range: All job offers will bebased on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicabledegrees/certifications,as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

Incumbent performs routine laboratory procedures in accordance with established Covance CLS quality principles, as well as trains new employees on the same. Incumbent is responsible for validating and maintaining new assays. Incumbent offers strong analytical knowledge in use and maintenance of sophisticated high technology instrumentation in the area of responsibility and expertise. Incumbent has high initiative with proven troubleshooting skills in major areas of departmental responsibility. Incumbent maintains high standards in all aspects of departmental and laboratory functions.

Perform duties of Technologist I, or II, and may perform duties of Sr Tech in addition to the following additional duties:

Essential Functions

¨ Instruments/Equipment:

o Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of instruments/equipment in the department.

Able to provide troubleshooting guidance to staff to resolve complex instrument and equipment problems. Works with the vendor where needed to resolve instrument/ equipment related problems and summarize results of investigations.

¨ Training:

o Coordinates the timely development and completion of training materials and checklists.

o Seeks and promotes expertise in department and across sites to ensure consistent approach to training.

¨ SOP:

o Initiates revisions to SOPs or writes new SOPs to reflect current processes that ensure compliance. Coordinates with other departments and other sites to ensure timely completion of SOP. Resolves obstacles, where needed.

¨ Instrument/Equipment/Assay Validation

o Responsible for coordinating with other resources to ensure timely completion and implementation of new assay validations.

o May be asked to research, develop, validate and maintain procedures in area of responsibility and make recommendations on modification/improvement of procedures to management.

¨ Process Improvement:

o Able to analyze existing processes and create new approaches or ideas to improve. Works with internal/external department to ensure successful implementation of changes/improvements.

o Demonstrates extensive knowledge of all department functions and may serve as subject matter expert for department on company wide initiatives (i.e., Six Sigma).

¨ Supports client audit process and responding to inquiries.

¨ Serves as an expert in all facets of trained workstations in area of responsibility. Responds to problems or questions of department staff.

Non-Essential Functions

¨ Only individuals that are verified to qualify as supervisory personnel under regulations/standards applicable to the facility (e.g., New York State, CLIA, CAP) may perform periodic review and approval of quality control program records (e.g. quality control data, instrument logs, reagent logs). The SOPs applicable to the department should be consulted to determine records that can be reviewed and approved.

Minimum Experience Required:

Individual must have 3 or more years of Laboratory experience performing clinical laboratory testing or experience in performing clinical laboratory testing judged as equivalent.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses

U. S. Requirements

Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.

OR

· Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology.

OR

· 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following:

1) 16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical sciences

2) 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry)

3) 3 semester hours of math

· Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.

OR

· Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology

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