Laboratory Technologist 1

Valley Medical
Burnsville, MN, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

The Laboratory Technologist 1 main duties include data entry, specimen processing and analysis of clinical samples. Responsibilities may be limited to one testing area or may overlap across lab departments.

This position also provides support to the clinic personnel and clients in the ordering of laboratory tests and proper specimen collection.

All laboratory technologists report to department supervisors and the laboratory manager.

Current disciplines of testing at Valley Medical include toxicology, molecular, immunology and infectious disease.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Receive and organize laboratory samples
  • Sample processing, analysis and reporting of results
  • Perform and evaluate quality control and calibrations
  • Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Prepare reagents, controls and standards as appropriate per assay / test system SOP.
  • Analyze proficiency samples as a part of standard patient workflow
  • Create and submit reports to laboratory management
  • Document corrective and preventative action in all testing procedures
  • Assemble test kits
  • Manage inventory
  • Able to analyze data to distinguish questionable assay performance and escalate as appropriate.
  • Operate and maintain robotic liquid handling instrumentation and equipment
  • Follow all Valley Medical policies and procedures
  • Provide customer service to Valley Medical staff and clients
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience and Credentials :

  • Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in chemical, biological, or Medical Laboratory Science or a two year associates degree and certified as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (ASCP or equivalent)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
  • Able to work in fast-paced environment to maintain test quality and efficiency

Preferred Skills and Knowledge :

  • At least 1+ year of laboratory work experience.
  • Experience with immunoassay analyzers, LC / MS systems, PCR
  • Previous experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
  • Previous experience with an Electronic Medical Records System (EMR).

Additional Position Details : ( hours, locations, commute)

  • Schedule is 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm, Monday through Friday but may vary based upon business needs and growth of services.
  • Job location is the Corporate Lab located in Burnsville, MN
  • There is no commuting requirement for the position as a normal part of work responsibilities.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

We accept OPT and CPT.

30+ days ago
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