Medical Technologist - Toxicology Lab

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A university healthcare provider in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Medical Technologist for their Toxicology Lab. In this role, you will perform complex testing for therapeutic drugs and industrial drug testing, maintain laboratory equipment, and represent the lab to clients. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and certification within a year. This full-time position operates primarily during the first shift, promoting technical expertise in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold American Society of Clinical Pathology Certification in Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist within 1 year of hire.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized testing in toxicology and chemistry.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Act as a customer service representative for the lab.

Skills

Technical expertise in toxicology testing

Proficiency with laboratory information systems

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Med Lab Science or Biological Science

Tools

GCMS

LCMS/MS

Chemistry/immunoassay instrumentation

Job description

Job Title: Medical Technologist - Toxicology Lab

Department: University Hospital | Toxicology Lab

Scope of Position

The Toxicology lab performs routine and highly complex testing in therapeutic drugs, industrial/pre-employment drug testing and clinical drug testing utilizing instruments such as GCMS, LCMS/MS and chemistry/immunoassay instrumentation. The department is staffed Sunday through Saturday and holidays from 7am-11:30pm.

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist in the Toxicology Laboratory will perform routine and specialized testing of both moderate and high complex toxicology and chemistry tests. Demonstrate technical expertise necessary to the area. Perform specimen processing functions and clerical duties. Maintain and troubleshoot all laboratory equipment. Act as a customer service representative for the laboratory both on the telephone and in interpersonal exchanges. Assume primary responsibility for the functions of a particular testing area or areas in the laboratory as assigned. The Medical Technologist will be proficient with the laboratory information system and processing samples, answering phones and filing. Works under the direction of Lead Technologist, division directors and the laboratory manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Med Lab Science or Biological Science Degree. American Society of Clinical Pathology Certification in Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist within 1 year of hire. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Location: Rhodes Hall (0354)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disabilities. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.