Scientist I / Med Tech I - PBMC

This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, KY. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position; any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Schedule

1st Shift: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET

• Week A: Monday – Friday
• Week B: Tuesday – Saturday

Shift differentials provided

Environmental Conditions

• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions
• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses by manual, automated, and/or microscopic means
• Integrate analytical results with specific and highly varied clinical trial protocols to evaluate credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy of test results in order to facilitate entry or exclusion of subjects from research programs
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks
• Recognize and pursue instrument problems and resolutions; independently evaluate and take appropriate course of action necessary to produce accurate patient information when major instrument problems occur
• Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and QC standards to ensure the accuracy of analytical results
• Evaluate quality control procedures, evaluate results, and implement corrective action when indicated
• Perform ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems and undertake corrective action
• Run comparison studies for precision, accuracy, and linearity on new or existing assays or instruments
• Assist with design and implementation of new procedures and the modification of existing procedures
• Regularly provide instruction for new employees and students in the theory and practice of laboratory medicine and the interpretation of results
• Serve as a mentor to team members, providing guidance and reviewing and checking work
• Assist in authoring and modifying SOPs (standard operating procedures)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years)
• In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient

Skills

• Preferred skills in PBMCs (peripheral blood mononuclear cells)
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to retain knowledge in various laboratory units and train new employees
• Ability to adapt to changes in workflow, unusual circumstances, and high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment