Technologist Trainee jobs at Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

Labcorp Drug Development, the world's most comprehensive drug development company, dedicated to improving healthcare and improving lives. Our unique perspectives, built from decades of scientific expertise and precision delivery of the largest volume of drug development data in the world, along with our innovative technology solutions, help our clients identify new approaches and anticipate tomorrow's challenges as they evolve. Work Schedule: Second Shift PRN/Casual Pay Range: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here . Job Duties/Responsibilities: Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner. o Resolve pendings. Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved. o Prepare workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing. o Properly handle specimens and independently resolve technical specimen issues in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contact internal customers for clarification as needed. o Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures. o Performs routine testing and calculations as required. o Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems. Ensure the validity of tests results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures. o Perform experiments, as scheduled, for evaluation of new Calibrator and/or QC lots. Summarize results of investigations and compile data for review by management. o Document quality control results. Interpret quality control results according to Westgard rules or other established departmental procedures and accurately document biases, warnings and violations of control values. o Document corrective action for unusual occurrences (e.g. QC violations, instrument related problems). o Analyze proficiency testing survey samples as patient specimens. Reagents/Materials/Supplies: o Receive, open and place in service all reagents/materials according to SOPs. o Prepare and properly label reagent, quality control, calibrator material. o Document implementation of new reagents/materials according to SOPs. o Perform parallel testing, linearity's, stability, other quality control practices needed to ensure validity of material prior to being placed into service. o Perform inventory control of supplies and reagents as approved by management. Result Entry (Auto-verification and manual entry). o When data is manually entered (e.g. QC, patient data) ensure peer review is performed and documented prior to release of results. o Prepare proper documentation of test results and enter into the information system. o Generate an appropriate audit trail for all activities Document and communicate any result reporting problems or inconsistencies to laboratory management. o Complete testing within the expected turnaround time to meet customers' expectations. Ensures maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documented according to SOP. o Calibrate instruments, equipment and/or assays as required and document. o Perform basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting. o Perform pipette calibrations and document according to SOP. o Notify laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications. Comply with regulatory guidelines and Covance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times. Training o Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file and is accountable for correcting and deficiencies found in his/her training file. o Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained and training is documented prior to performing a task. o The individual successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention. o Competently performs department duties as set forth in the department training checklist(s). o May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood. o Attends, as scheduled, department, mandatory and other meetings and training, as required according to training matrices. Work to achieve partnership with both internal customers and external clients by: o Pull data in a timely manner for review by QA and external clients. o Contribute to the provision of accurate verbal or written response to internal QA and client audit findings. Coordinate, where needed, with other resources to resolve issue. o Researches and prepares a response following investigation for quality purposes. Coordinate, where needed, with other resources to resolve issue. o Research and responds in a timely manner to internal customer inquiries regarding status of test results, retrieval of samples for testing/storage and other needs. o Understand department metrics and goals. Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer systems and software. Adheres to established Safety policies and Universal precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily. Takes action for the department when additional responsibilities and opportunities are presented. Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology. OR Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology. OR 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following: 1) 16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical sciences 2) 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry) 3) 3 semester hours of math Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed. Previous Generalist experience including Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis Six months to one year of hematology clinical testing experience required ASCP or AMT certification is preferred Ability to work independently and within a team environment Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today! Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. 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