Clinical Laboratory Team Lead - Flow Cytometry

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Team Lead in Shelton, CT . In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp : "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

• Work Schedule :
• Tuesday-Saturday 2 : 00am-10 : 30am
• 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 .
• New Grads Welcome – Full Training Provided

Job Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with the day to day operations of the Flow Cytometry department

Prepares cell suspensions and performs cell counts on all specimens designated for immunophenotyping.

Stains aliquots of cell suspensions with designated panels of fluorescent antibodies for immunophenotyping.

Operates flow cytometer instruments and acquires the data necessary for all immunophenotyping tests provided by the Flow Cytometry Laboratory.

Stains cell suspensions and acquires data on the flow cytometer for analysis.

Analyzes data using approved protocols and software.

Runs daily standard checks for instrument alignment and reagent QC on the flow cytometers.

Reagent Preparation

Maintains stock and reagent solutions

Validates and tests new reagents.

Troubleshooting

Able to troubleshoot instruments and solve reagent problems.

Quality Control :

Evaluates and documents results on all positive and negative controls of each assay.

Participates in or ensures the documentation of the daily performance criteria of reagents and equipment.

Performs, by instruction or independently, validations for new reagents, procedures or equipment.

Reviews quality control reports generated by Technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience as a Technologist

Flow Cytometry experience is required

ASCP and / or AMT Certifications are a plus

Insert any specific state license if applicable

Prior supervisory or leadership experience is a plus

Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures

Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment

Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

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!

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