Technologist
Company: Labcorp
Location: Englewood
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
Position Summary: The primary functions are to perform
laboratory tests on human specimens, provide constant and direct
technical oversight of the test activities of other laboratory
personnel and to review assays and release test results. Essential
Job Duties:
- Provides technical oversight of laboratory personnel with
constant and direct supervision of their test-assisting
activities.
- If assay performs according to specifications, reports results
via instrument interface or manual entry in the laboratory
information system.
- Tests specimens according to established procedures.
- Follows standard operating procedures regarding acceptance and
rejection of results including reviewing all quality control
acceptability and recording all remedial actions if runs are not
acceptable. Alerts management to problems in quality control
methods and procedures.
- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, documents PM
appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts
appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex
repairs.
- Documents all quality assurance activities as necessary
including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function
checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory
compliance.
- Independently troubleshoots simple and complex assay problems
and provides suggestions to management as warranted.
- Creates or updates standard operating procedures.
- Trains lab personnel on departmental procedures and company
policies and procedures.
- Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety
requirements of Labcorp, CLIA, CAP, ICH GCP, and other regulatory
bodies. Required Education/Degree : Bachelor's Degree in a Life
Science field of study or a related Scientific field Required
Certification/License: California state license or ASCP designation
Required Work Experience: None required. New graduates with one
year of clinical experience accepted at this level. This job
description reflects the essential functions of the position and
excludes those that may be incidental to the performance of the
job. In no way is it stated or implied that the principle functions
are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to
follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other
job related duties requested by their supervisor.This positions
includes physical demands, such as moving up to 50 pounds and
possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens,
blood-borne pathogens, or toxic/caustic chemicals. Position
Summary: The primary functions are to perform laboratory tests on
human specimens, provide constant and direct technical oversight of
the test activities of other laboratory personnel and to review
assays and release test results. Essential Job Duties:
- Provides technical oversight of laboratory personnel with
constant and direct supervision of their test-assisting
activities.
- If assay performs according to specifications, reports results
via instrument interface or manual entry in the laboratory
information system.
- Tests specimens according to established procedures.
- Follows standard operating procedures regarding acceptance and
rejection of results including reviewing all quality control
acceptability and recording all remedial actions if runs are not
acceptable. Alerts management to problems in quality control
methods and procedures.
- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, documents PM
appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts
appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex
repairs.
- Documents all quality assurance activities as necessary
including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function
checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory
compliance.
- Independently troubleshoots simple and complex assay problems
and provides suggestions to management as warranted.
- Creates or updates standard operating procedures.
- Trains lab personnel on departmental procedures and company
policies and procedures.
- Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety
requirements of Labcorp, CLIA, CAP, ICH GCP, and other regulatory
bodies. Required Education/Degree : Bachelor's Degree in a Life
Science field of study or a related Scientific field Required
Certification/License: California state license or ASCP designation
Required Work Experience: None required. New graduates with one
year of clinical experience accepted at this level. This job
description reflects the essential functions of the position and
excludes those that may be incidental to the performance of the
job. In no way is it stated or implied that the principle functions
are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to
follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other
job related duties requested by their supervisor.This positions
includes physical demands, such as moving up to 50 pounds and
possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens,
blood-borne pathogens, or toxic/caustic chemicals.Labcorp is proud
to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp
strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon
race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy
or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status,
marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal
appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information,
or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to
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