Are you looking to embark on a new challenge? The possibilities are endless when start your career at Labcorp! We would love to discuss the exciting opportunities you will encounter when you join our team as a Technologist Trainee.  In this position, you will work in a patient focused, fast paced, and inspiring environment.  You will have a dynamic role in the fulfilment of Labcorp's overall mission of "Improving Health, Improving Lives."

The MCT Department is looking for a Technologist Trainee to work in our laboratory.  The candidate will receive on-the-job training for the pre-analytical through post-analytical set-up and testing of patient samples.  This laboratory is responsible for screening blood, serum, urine and meconium sample types for drugs of abuse.  We also perform Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) and STAT testing for local clinics and hospitals.  The MCT Laboratory uses immunoassay methodology (Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry analyzers) to test samples.  Some assays require a chemical extraction before analysis. 

Shift: 3rd

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00 pm - 7:30 am

Third shift: 15% shift differential pay in additional to hourly base

(Some Overtime is required)

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.
• Adhere to SOP while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and standard solutions according to SOP.
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret result to produce a final report; use GDP in all documentation.
• Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is 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

If you are looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenges, and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

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Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.

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