Technologist I

About the role

The Technologist I position at Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics involves performing various laboratory tests following prescribed procedures, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality control.

Responsibilities

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implementing corrective action when indicated
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Performs instrument maintenance, QC reagents and kits
• Performs routine testing including assay validations
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Maintaining quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizing laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Reviewing and following Standard Operating Procedures
• Reporting test results conforming to established procedures
• Supporting Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the State in which the laboratory is located, the appropriate State License to perform clinical laboratory testing
• Work experience requirements: 0-2 years of related experience, knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology, knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology, knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology, ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results, skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment, strong communication skills & analytical thinking, performs instrument maintenance, performs freezer, refrigerator, and incubator maintenance, performs QC reagents needed for patient testing, competent to perform routine testing for many tests performed within the department

Potential Environmental Factors

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Compensation

$23.00-$26.00 per hour

Weekend differential is $1.50 per hour.

Schedule

Sunday-Wednesday 7:00am-5:30pm

What we offer

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Additional Information

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.