Technologist II

About the role

The Technologist II position at Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics involves performing various laboratory tests, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.

Responsibilities

• Following prescribed procedures, performing tests within laboratory specialties, and calculating results as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from prescribed procedures
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results and implementing corrective action when indicated
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Performing instrument maintenance, QC reagents and kits
• Performing 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

Requirements

• Minimum educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the state, appropriate state license to perform clinical laboratory testing
• Work experience requirements: 0-2 years of related experience
• Knowledge of medical technology principles, chemistry, biology, and bacteriology
• Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures and make accurate observations and records of test results
• Skills in using medical laboratory equipment
• Strong communication and analytical thinking skills
• Performing instrument maintenance
• Performing freezer, refrigerator, and incubator maintenance
• Performing QC reagents needed for patient testing
• Competent to perform routine testing for many tests within the department

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• State license if required
• Experience: 0-2 years of related experience
• Knowledge: Medical technology principles, chemistry, biology, bacteriology, and recent developments in the field
• Skills: Ability to perform tasks according to procedures, make accurate observations, and use medical laboratory equipment; strong communication and analytical skills
• Other: Perform instrument maintenance, QC reagents, and routine testing

Potential Environmental Factors

• This laboratory maintains hazardous materials. Employees must follow Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures, including using provided safety clothing and equipment.
• A list of potential chemical hazards can be found in the appropriate SDS sheets.

Pay

$28-$30 per hour

Benefits

• 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.