What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technologist I position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Description:
Schedule:
One position is Mon - Fri and one is Tues - Sat Both are 8am - 4:30 pm.
Job Purpose:
Physical Requirements:
Schedule:
One position is Mon - Fri and one is Tues - Sat Both are 8am - 4:30 pm.
Job Purpose:
- Performs clinical laboratory tests, procedures and analysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
- Prepares specimens for analysis and organizes tests to be performed.
- Prepares and properly labels reagents required for laboratory testing
- Conducts analysis of dried blood spots or body fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Reviews test results, maintains legible work records, and enters findings into the laboratory information systems.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipments according to established schedule and procedure
- Verifies proper instrument function by checking and calibrating lab instruments and documents data.
- Records on instrument log any repairs, replacement and maintenance performed on laboratory instruments.
- Abides by laboratory safety policies and procedures.
- The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary
- Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear protective lab gear including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.
- Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory. Weekend rotation may be required.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use a keyboard, type, and occasionally stand and move to other parts of the lab.
- Must have manual dexterity to use lab equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science such as chemistry, biology, molecular biology or medical technology.
- 0-1 year clinical laboratory experience
- Mass Spec and/or Immunology experience preferred.