Laboratory Specialist

3 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Inova Health System Full time

Job Summary:

Inova Health System is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of specimens for laboratory testing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow standard protocol for patient/donor identification and specimen/blood product labeling.
  • Prepare and distribute specimens to departments according to specimen requirement and priority delivery.
  • Document, per facility process, when a specimen does not meet acceptable criteria for result reporting.
  • Perform routine microbiology benchwork, including culture reading and molecular testing.
  • Serve as a technical lead during the evening shift, assisting with procedural questions and troubleshooting instruments.
  • Ensure proper quality control (QC) and maintenance procedures are performed and documented for the shift.
  • Train and assess the competency of testing personnel.
  • Perform verifications for new tests.
  • Conduct Beaker LIS testing and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Review daily results and perform monthly QC review.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university including biological science, chemistry, and mathematics courses.
  • 3 years of experience in an accredited laboratory under the supervision of a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology.
  • Preferred experience: Previous experience performing, implementing, and troubleshooting culture and molecular (qualitative and quantitative) based infectious disease testing.
  • ASCP Certification consistent with the scope of responsibility (MLS/MT, MLT, HT, HTL, BB, C, H, M, CT) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Laboratory Technologist Certification (HEW).

Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
  • 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
  • Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
  • Competitive salary: Pay based experience
  • Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
  • Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
  • Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to instore events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more

Location: INOVA Central Lab, Juniper Street Fairfax Virginia



  • Reston, Virginia, United States Specialist Office Full time

    Job SummarySpecialist Office is seeking a highly skilled Medical Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and support in a fast-paced medical office environment.Key ResponsibilitiesCollect and process patient specimens, including blood and stool samples, for...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Inova Health System Full time

    Job Title: Laboratory Technical SpecialistJob Summary:Inova Health System is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technical Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for ensuring quality specimens for laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Inova Health System Full time

    Inova Health System is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join their team in Fairfax, Virginia.Job SummaryThe Laboratory Technical Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring quality specimens for Laboratory testing by identifying pre-analytical factors that may affect patient results. This position involves operating systems and...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Synectics Inc Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Specialist to join our team at Synectics Inc. As a key member of our patient services team, you will be responsible for collecting and processing blood samples from patients in a safe and efficient manner.Key ResponsibilitiesCollect blood samples from patients using aseptic techniques and following...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

    Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a skilled Lab IT Specialist to join their team in a leading Biotechnology Company in Summit, NJ.Job Summary:The Lab IT Specialist will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and providing technical support for customer laboratory IT environments, typically integrated with instrumentation.Key...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Kelly Full time

    Kelly is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Specialist to support our top clients in the City of Industry area.Pay: $22/hr - $24.77/hrHours: 2pm – 10:30pm (Training will be 12pm – 8:30pm for the first month)Assignment: 12 months with possibility of conversion.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the safety, health, and environment compliance of personnel completing...

  • Laboratory Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Reston, Virginia, United States ICON Strategic Solutions Full time

    Clinical Laboratory Support SpecialistAt ICON Strategic Solutions, we're seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory services team, you will play a vital role in handling biological lab specimens and preparing samples for delivery to a clinical laboratory.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitoring samples...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States TheBioBox LLC Full time

    About TheBioBox, LLCTheBioBox, LLC is a biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of cell-based therapeutics and tools for treating human degenerative disorders. Our mission is to be innovative leaders in biotechnology and regenerative medicine, recognized worldwide for our scientific and medical achievements.Job Title: Quality...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States AVITA Medical Full time

    Job SummaryThe Quality Laboratory Analyst will be responsible for performing lot release testing for the AVITA family of products. This role requires a strong understanding of analytical methodologies and instrumentation, as well as knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), and FDA guidelines.Key...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States UF Health Central Florida Full time

    At UF Health Central Florida, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and laboratory services. Our team of dedicated professionals is seeking a skilled Medical Technologist to join our team.The Medical Technologist will be responsible for performing diagnostic procedures in the assigned area, requiring a high level of skill and expertise....


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Inova Full time

    The Medical Laboratory Technician 2 plays a vital role in ensuring the quality of specimens for laboratory testing by identifying pre-analytical factors that can impact patient results.Effective communication and collaboration with team members are essential to optimize job performance and foster a positive working environment.The ideal candidate will have a...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States PHASE Scientific Americas Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee the testing process and licensed/unlicensed testing personnel in the Infectious Disease Laboratory at PHASE Scientific Americas.This position is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of patient testing, as well as providing guidance and support to laboratory...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Reston Hospital Center Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Medical Technologist to join our team at Reston Hospital Center. As a Medical Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing accurate and timely laboratory test results to support patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, including hematology, clinical...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time

    The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a highly skilled High Performance Computing Systems Specialist to join their team. This role involves providing expertise in the design and operation of Linux-based infrastructure that powers high-performance compute environments and labs. The specialist will support the operation and needs...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Boston Metal Full time

    Assistant Laboratory ManagerBoston Metal is a cutting-edge startup company that is revolutionizing primary metals production while decreasing cost and lowering environmental impact. We are seeking an Assistant Laboratory Manager to join our R&D team.Key Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory management, supply chain...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Creative Information Technology, Inc. Full time

    About Us:Creative Information Technology, Inc. (CITI) is a renowned IT enterprise known for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions including Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics.We are seeking a System...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Nesco Resource Full time

    Temp – QC Raw Materials SupportWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Temp – QC Raw Materials Support to join our team at Nesco Resource. This role will provide support to the Quality Control Raw Materials group to ensure all testing and activities are in compliance with cGMPs and Regeneron's internal procedures and policies.Key...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States Milestone Technologies, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Senior IT Support SpecialistMilestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Enterprise Benchtop Services team, you will be responsible for providing top-notch technical support for our laboratory-based computer systems.Key Responsibilities:Provide Windows system...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States INCOG BioPharma Services Full time

    Quality Control Compliance SpecialistINCOG BioPharma Services is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Compliance Specialist to join their team in Indianapolis, IN.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical and microbiological testing, with experience in GMP regulated industries. They will be responsible for performing in-depth...


  • Reston, Virginia, United States The Davis Companies Full time

    At The Davis Companies, we are seeking a highly skilled Scientific Research Specialist to join our team in North Carolina. This is a one-year contract position with the opportunity to extend based on performance and company needs.As a Scientific Research Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting molecular biology research and collaborating with our...