Excellence in Science Scholarship

***This opportunity is for current Howard University and Texas Southern University Clinical Laboratory Science Program Students only*** As a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I- Flow Cytometry you will work under general supervision. You will be responsible for performing highly complex laboratory testing procedures. You will figure out acceptability of specimens for testing, prepare clinical specimens and identify specimen related problems. In this position, you will need to analyze specimens and review and release test results. You will have the means to prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory. You will then test these based on standard criteria and document all observations. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specificationsDemonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedbackMaintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as requiredParticipates in continuing education Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course is requiredA Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred Qualification Requirements: Nationally: Eligibility for ASCP generalist License required at time of graduation Florida, California: Eligibility for state license to perform laboratory testing required. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from Howard UniversityKnowledge of laboratory techniquesPossesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasksAbility to communicate effectivelyGood social skills and attention to detailMotivated to work independently and within a team environmentWilling to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety ManualGood visual acuity including color perception required for certain departmentsAbility to lift up to 50 pounds