Medical Lab Technologist in New Haven, CT

Onsite

What will the resource be working with, or, have exposure to?:              

• Clinical Research Unit facility

What is the minimum education experience required?:

• An associate degree in medical technology is required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent. MT or MLT (ASCP or equivalent) certification required.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience performing either clinical chemistry, hematology, immunoassay, coagulation, and/or urine analyses.
• Two to three years’ experience preferred.

JOB SUMMARY:

Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the job.

• Responsible for performing routine and special clinical laboratory testing using automated, semi-automated and/or manual methods and equipment, coordinating and organizing assigned laboratory Chemistry section.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Performs training as assigned.
• Perform all routine and clinical chemistry, and other tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures. Client Chemistry instrument experience preferred.
• Develop skills in new methods, instruments, and technologies implemented.
• Perform all quality control checks (monitor trends) on instruments, reagents, and techniques, maintain quality control and calibration data.
• Prepare and check reagents and supplies. Perform calculations for work solutions or other calculations as required during experimental procedures.
• Perform and document required routine maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Maintain the inventory of and order laboratory supplies including notifying instrument key operators of upcoming reagent/supply needs.
• Shipping and/or receiving specimens as required.
• Perform safety inspection of laboratories and surrounding area as assigned and prepare report.
• Train and/or mentor personnel in laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Recognize and correct any improperly functioning instruments or inaccurate test procedures in timely fashion by following through and communicating with other personnel.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas per SOP.
• Be flexible with the schedule to cover in advertent times that subjects/volunteers arrive for visits, check-ins, and discharges late.
• Open communication with other departments in the building
• Work as a team with Lab staff and CRU staff
• Be able to function autonomously.
• Perform critical problem solving

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• An associate degree in medical technology is required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent.
• MT or MLT (ASCP or equivalent) certification required.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience performing either clinical chemistry, hematology, immunoassay, coagulation, and/or urine analyses.
• Two to three years’ experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized; easily manage multiple studies simultaneously.
• Can work independently but enjoys working as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to take on new challenges.
• Change agile.
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills; enjoys fast-paced, varied work.
• Ability to work beyond normal work hours and weekend availability required.
• Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures.
• Must possess skills necessary for sample processing and handling.
• Basic working knowledge of laboratory information system (Cerner) and computer software such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Laboratory Project Coordinators
• Clinical Research Sample Processors
• Medical Laboratory Technologists
• Biomarker Assay Scientists

Hard Skills:

1. Strong background in Clinical Chemistry
2. QC Exp.
3. Equipment Calibration Exp.
4. Data gathering, documentation exp

Preferred Skills:

1. Exp. Preferably on the Client Cobas 6000 or Cobas 4000 instruments
2. Cerner LIS

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