Research Technologist - Clinical Pathology

About the role

Operating and maintaining instruments for hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis
Interpreting and troubleshooting quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results
Performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
Following all policies, procedures and guidelines necessary for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulatory compliance and in accordance with CLIA and CLSI
Using a validated computer system to receive and process orders, and provide test results
Participating in CAP proficiency surveys
Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Designing and implementing procedures for instrument qualification and method validation
Completing all mandatory internal training and following implemented health and safety requirements
Completing additional training to develop competency in new methods as they are implemented
Standing, sitting, lifting up to 40lbs (on occasion), pipetting and other general lab tasks

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and troubleshooting quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results
• Performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
• Using a validated computer system to receive and process orders, and provide test results
• Participating in CAP proficiency surveys
• Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Designing and implementing procedures for instrument qualification and method validation
• Completing all mandatory internal training and following implemented health and safety requirements
• Completing additional training to develop competency in new methods as they are implemented
• Standing, sitting, lifting up to 40lbs (on occasion), pipetting and other general lab tasks

Qualifications

• Relevant laboratory experience and knowledge demonstrated through: B.S./B.A. in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field, with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• MLS (ASCP), or AMT certification is strongly preferred
• Preferable: Ideally greater than 3 years of experience within a clinical pathology laboratory within a pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital or diagnostic company.
• Knowledge of laboratory informatics systems, flow cytometry or plate based assays.

Skills

• Well organized
• Self-motivated
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Delivers timely and high quality results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Independent analytical thinker

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)
• Participation in short-term incentive programs

Pay

Compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location.

Schedule

Not specified