Technologist I/II or Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company offering analytical testing services. The position is based at Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for sampling, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Execute both manual and automated test platforms.
• Calculate results of tests performed, if necessary.
• Accurately enter results of testing, as needed.
• Issue accurate test results, if trained.
• Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain laboratory analyzers or equipment, as necessary.
• Recognize and correct basic analyzer malfunctions. Notify supervision/management, when appropriate.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials.
• Evaluate media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria.
• Prepare reagents and/or media as per prescribed procedure.
• Conduct established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products. Evaluate results of quality control, and implement corrective action(s) when indicated.
• Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Accept or reject test results in accordance with SOPs.
• Orient, mentor and/or teach new employees and/or employees that require cross-training on clinical laboratory methods, procedures and techniques.
• Adhere to all Quality Assurance, HIPAA and Safety standards.
• Adhere to all testing turnaround timelines.
• Document all corrections and/or corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification.
• Support Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics.
• Represent laboratory and the organization favorable and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests, documenting test results and maintaining patient, client, employee and laboratory business confidentiality.
• Other duties as formally assigned by laboratory Management.
• Participate on special project teams a requested by laboratory Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s (BA or BS) degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• State License to perform clinical laboratory testing in which the laboratory is located.
• Some knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures.
• Ability to make accurate observations and records of tests results.
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with computers; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software programs including accurate keyboarding skills.

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.
• A list of potential chemical hazards can be found in the appropriate SDS sheet.