Medical Laboratory Technologist - Pioneer Data Systems
New Haven, CT 06511
About the Job
Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in New Haven, CT is currently looking for a Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) / Pharma Industry
Duration: 6 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: New Haven, CT
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
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.
Hours:
This is a fully onsite role in New Haven, CT
Ability to work beyond normal work hours and weekend availability is required
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in New Haven, CT is currently looking for a Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) / Pharma Industry
Duration: 6 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: New Haven, CT
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
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.
Hours:
This is a fully onsite role in New Haven, CT
Ability to work beyond normal work hours and weekend availability is required
Source : Pioneer Data Systems