Medical Technologist – Onsite GLP Lab Hematology & Chemistry

Piper Companies; 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 to support a leading nonclinical research organization focused on drug development and laboratory animal studies. This onsite role is based in Gaithersburg, MD.

You will operate laboratory instrumentation, perform clinical pathology testing including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis, and ensure data quality in GLP-compliant studies. Collaboration with Study Directors and staff is essential.

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.

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.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control

GLP knowledge

Blood smear review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADVIA 2120 instrumentation

Job description

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

You will operate laboratory instrumentation, perform clinical pathology testing including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis, and ensure data quality in GLP-compliant studies. Collaboration with Study Directors and staff is essential.