Medical Technologist I

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Medical Technologist I to join our Genomics team in Indianapolis, IN.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5pm-1am

Job Responsibilities

• Performs assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepares workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing.
• Operates instruments to implement and perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
• Performs routine testing and calculations as required.
• Resolves routine and non-routine assay problems.
• Provides technical training/consultation for other operational staff.
• Ensures the validity of test results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Performs experiments, as scheduled.
• Documents quality control results. Interprets quality control results and accurately documents biases, warnings, and violations of control rules.
• Documents corrective action for unusual occurrences (e.g. QC violations, instrument related problems).
• Ensures maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and SOP requirements.
• Calibrates instruments, equipment, and/or assays as required and documents.
• Performs instrument and equipment troubleshooting.
• Notifies laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
• Complies with regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• One year of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree

Preferred Qualifications

• One year hands-on experience with NGS technologies and practices including but not limited to Nucleic Acid isolation and manipulation, library preparation, QC, and NGS platform operations (MiSeq, NextSeq, NovaSeq preferred).

• ASCP or AMT certification
• Two years clinical testing experience

Additional Job Standards

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory automation platforms is a plus.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, resolve and report results and findings (informatics experience is not required but is a plus).
• Ability to support method development and improvement.
• Effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff and peers.
• Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Pay Range: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here. 

***Sign-on Bonus $7.500*** Internal Employees Not Eligible for Sign-on Bonus

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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