Medical Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician provides critical technical and operational support to the USAISR laboratories and Blood Donor Center. The position performs routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing, blood and tissue processing, and quality assurance functions that enable the continuity of ISR’s combat casualty care research mission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard and advanced laboratory assays (hematology, biochemistry, coagulation, ELISA, TEG/ROTEM, and PCR) to support trauma and wound care research studies.
• Prepare, process, and analyze blood and tissue specimens in accordance with CAP, CLIA, and FDA standards.
• Support blood donor operations, including donor screening, consenting, specimen collection, labeling, and sample integrity verification.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical instruments; ensure preventive maintenance logs and QA/QC documentation are current.
• Aid in developing and updating SOPs and quality system records consistent with GLP and laboratory accreditation standards.
• Handle hazardous materials safely; ensure compliance with OSHA, DoD biosafety, and infection control requirements.
• Provide technical support for research teams conducting experimental procedures involving blood components or clinical laboratory endpoints.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or higher in medical laboratory technology or a related discipline; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of laboratory experience, including clinical, research, or military medical lab environments.
• Working knowledge of laboratory information systems, biosafety, and regulatory compliance.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for IT/ADP Level II clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology or a related discipline; Bachelor’s preferred.

Skills

• ASCP or equivalent certification desired.

Benefits

• Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution.

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

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