Position Summary:

• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required
• Participates in continuing education

Education:

• ABachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course is required
• ABachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred

Experience:

• Level I: 1 years of clinical reference laboratory work in Cytogenetics strongly preferred

Qualification Requirements:

• Nationally: Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist ASCP certification
• Florida: Current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory Professional
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Motivated to work independently and within a team environment
• Willing to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds