Laboratory Corp.

Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technologist - Phoenix, AZ

Posted on: 19 Feb 2021

Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, the Flow Cytometry Department of LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technologist in Phoenix, AZ. 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.

The Flow Cytometry Department at Integrated Oncology performs diagnostic and prognostic testing on various specimen types in a highly productive environment. A comprehensive training program will provide qualified candidates with an enhanced knowledge base of laboratory processes pertaining to flow cytometric oncologic testing. Structured advancement is also available for candidates that meet qualifying milestones.

Integrated Oncology's commitment to scientific leadership provides clients with access to the latest developments in medical diagnostics, supported by industry-leading technical and professional expertise. Our company has a distinctive, long-standing reputation for innovation and quality. Our specialized laboratories are the core of our company, providing high-quality testing services for our clients and their patients. Join our company and help us achieve our mission to improve health and improve lives

The work schedule for this position will be Friday-Monday 6:00am-4:30pm.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

* 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 cyotmeter 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.
* Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
* Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
* Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
* Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science
* Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Technologist level
* Previous experience is not required if you have a Medical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist Degree and Certification
* ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
* Ability to work independently and within a team environment
* Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
* High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
* Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
* Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

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!

Shift

1

Schedule

1st Shift (Friday-Monday 6:00am-4:30pm)

Laboratory Corp.

Burlington, NC

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings operates as an independent clinical laboratory company worldwide. It operates in two segments, LabCorp Diagnostics (LCD) and Covance Drug Development. It offers various clinical laboratory tests, such as blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, blood cell counts, thyroid tests, Pap tests, hemoglobin A1C and vitamin D products, prostate-specific antigens, tests for sexually-transmitted diseases, hepatitis C tests, microbiology cultures and procedures, and alcohol and other substance-abuse tests.

The company also provides testing services in the areas of women's health, allergy, diagnostic genetics, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, endocrinology, oncology, coagulation, pharmacogenetics, toxicology, and medical drug monitoring; and esoteric testing, cancer diagnostics, and other complex procedures. In addition, it provides technology-enabled solutions, including a suite of applications to enable patients, healthcare providers, health systems, accountable care organizations, and insurers with convenient and secure access to LCD’s data and services, as well as billing for laboratory services. Further, it offers end-to-end drug development, medical device, and diagnostic development solutions from research to clinical development and commercial market access.

The company primarily serves managed care organizations, biopharmaceutical companies, physicians and other healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, governmental agencies, employers, patients and consumers, contract research organizations, academic institutions, and independent clinical laboratories. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings has collaborations with the Boston University, Columbia University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, The Mount Sinai Hospital, the University of Tennessee, Yale University, and QIAGEN N.V. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Burlington, North Carolinia.