Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join Central Extractions team as a Technologist Trainee in RTP, NC. This team works with Molecular Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Oncology laboratories.

The work schedule for this position will be: 1st shift, Tuesday-Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follows the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing and test analysis

• Verifies proper and consistent identification of specimens prior to and during all accessioning and processing steps.

• Records initials on all paperwork to indicate work performed by individual

• Notifies Technologist, Team Lead or Supervisor of any identification discrepancies and documents action taken

• Operates general lab equipment and instruments in order to perform assigned duties

• Tests specimens completely, accurately and within established time frames

• Understands and follows established testing procedures

• Understands that all patient information is confidential and complies with HIPAA regulations

• Adheres to the laboratory's safety policies

• Wears proper PPE when handling and processing specimens

• Discards biohazard waste properly

• Notifies technologists, team leads or supervisor immediately of any lab accident or exposure incident

• Participates in proficiency testing as required

• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples

• Verifies with technologists and Team leads, handling and processing procedures prior to testing proficiency samples

• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

• Understands and performs daily QC according to the procedure

• Notifies tech/Team Lead of any failure or adverse trend in QC

• Perform minor instrument troubleshooting and report any irregularities in operation to tech/Team Lead

• Recognizes basic problems with reagents

• Maintains adequate stock of working supplies, notifies lead or supervisor of shortages

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.

• No experience required for Technologist Trainee level.

• 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.

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