Medical Lab Technician / Medical Technologist

About the role

This role provides advanced clinical laboratory support in a specialized setting, performing and overseeing a broad range of Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology testing. The position combines hands-on bench work ensuring accurate and timely test results, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care. This position is based in an oncology-focused clinical laboratory environment, providing the opportunity to work closely with tests that directly impact the care of patients with cancer. The laboratory uses standard clinical analyzers and equipment for Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and microscopy, along with computer-based systems for result entry and record keeping. The environment is fast-paced, detail-oriented, and quality-driven, with a strong emphasis on patient impact, collaboration, and professional growth. This is a Contract position based out of Suffolk, VA. Fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, result reporting, and record maintenance.
• Process incoming orders for laboratory testing, including in-house tests and reference laboratory specimens.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house and ensure proper handling and documentation for send-out testing.
• Perform specimen analysis for Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology, functioning as a generalist across these disciplines.
• Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete white blood cell (WBC) differentials.
• Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment and record results accurately on worksheets and in the computer system.
• Maintain and operate all laboratory instruments and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated by laboratory protocols.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies, documenting all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Record and track proper lot numbers for all controls, calibrators, and reagents used in testing.
• Participate in proficiency testing at least annually by performing sample analysis and reporting results in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow laboratory policies whenever test systems do not meet established acceptable performance criteria.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test