Medical Laboratory Technologist

Summary:

Responsible for performing routine and special clinical laboratory testing using automated, semi-automated and/or manual methods and equipment, coordinating and organizing assigned laboratory Chemistry section.

Responsibilities:

• Performs training as assigned
• Perform all routine and clinical chemistry, and other tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures. Roche Chemistry instrument experience preferred
• Develop skills in new methods, instruments, and technologies implemented
• Perform all quality control checks (monitor trends) on instruments, reagents, and techniques, maintain quality control and calibration data
• Prepare and check reagents and supplies. Perform calculations for work solutions or other calculations as required during experimental procedures
• Perform and document required routine maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Maintain the inventory of and order laboratory supplies including notifying instrument key operators of upcoming reagent/supply needs
• Shipping and/or receiving specimens as required
• Perform safety inspection of laboratories and surrounding area as assigned and prepare report
• Train and/or mentor personnel in laboratory procedures as assigned
• Recognize and correct any improperly functioning instruments or inaccurate test procedures in timely fashion by following through and communicating with other personnel
• Maintain clean and safe work areas per SOP
• Be flexible with the schedule to cover in advertent times that subjects/volunteers arrive for visits, check-ins, and discharges late
• Open communication with other departments in the building
• Work as a team with Lab staff and CRU staff
• Be able to function autonomously
• Perform critical problem solving

Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree in medical technology is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent
• MT or MLT (ASCP or equivalent) certification required
• Minimum 1 years of laboratory experience performing either clinical chemistry, hematology, immunoassay, coagulation, and/or urine analyses; 2-3 years of experience preferred
• Strong background in Clinical Chemistry required
• Quality control experience
• Experience performing equipment calibration
• Experience with data gathering and documentation
• Experience on Roche Cobas 6000 or Cobas 4000 instruments preferred
• Cerner LIS experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized; easily manage multiple studies simultaneously
• Can work independently but enjoys working as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to take on new challenges.
• Change agile and detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills; enjoys fast-paced, varied work
• Ability to work beyond normal work hours and weekend availability required
• Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures
• Must possess skills necessary for sample processing and handling
• Basic working knowledge of laboratory information system (Cerner) and computer software such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Rate/Hours:

• $25 - $27 per hour
• This is a fully onsite role in New Haven, CT
• Ability to work beyond normal work hours and weekend availability is required

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.