Sr Technologist

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional?  Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career?   If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Senior Technologist in Santa Fe, NM.  In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.

Work Schedule: Monday- to Friday 8:30-5. Ability to work overtime and weekends is required.

Responsibilities:

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

• Coordinate and produce cytogenetic media and reagents
• Validation of cytogenetic media and reagents/ Statistical analysis
• Harvest adhesion and suspension cultures that result in slide preparations
• Chromosome analysis using microscopy and computer imaging system
• Assist or conduct Training and Competency of Quality Control Staff
• Assist Supervisor with annual review of Quality Control procedures
• Facilitate or perform calibration of pipettes, thermometers, and other instruments
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures
• Wash, sterilize, and process laboratory dishware
• Coordinate and perform general lab support duties
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Minimum 4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.  For more detailed information, please click here.

 If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today

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