Entry Level Forensic Technologist - 1st Shift
Company: Labcorp
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
MedTox Laboratories is a subsidiary of LabCorp. The integration
of Labcorp and Covance in 2015 makes LabCorp the largest health
care diagnostic company in the world. Labcorp operates in over 60
countries creating great opportunities for career growth and
advancement across the world. If you are motivated by job
satisfaction, MedTox Laboratories is the place for you. Every day
we make a difference in the way the medical community receives
accurate results for our clients and patients. Come join an
industry leader to grow your career in the Medical Laboratory
Industry as a Forensic Extractions Technologist Trainee. Shift: 1st
Shift Schedule Option 1: 5 x 8 Hr Shifts ( Sunday-Thursday)
Flexible start time but must be in lab from 9am-3:30pm Schedule
Option 2: 4 x 10 Hr Shifts (Sunday - Wednesday) Flexible start time
but must be in lab from 9am-3:30pm About the Role:
- Utilize your science degree / background and receive on the job
training working in a fast-paced environment performing the
pre-analytical extraction prep of patient samples as part of
routine confirmation testing of drugs of abuse in patient
samples.
- The extraction bench uses a variety of extraction techniques
ranging from liquid liquid, solid phase, plate and automated
pipetting system extractions.
- This laboratory is fast-paced and performs a variety of high
complexity testing including workplace drug testing, federal drug
testing and medicated assisted drug treatment testing on urine,
oral fluid, blood, and serum samples types.
- MedTox Technologists perform a vital component of medical
laboratory science. Key Responsibilities:
- Receive urine, oral fluid, and blood specimens for testing;
evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and
batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time
- Pipetting and extracting urine, oral fluid, and blood samples
to be analyzed using various extraction techniques
- May pipette standard calibration lines and assist with daily
start up tasks
- Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle
appropriately
- Use quality control samples and proficiency samples
- Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error
detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records,
maintenance logs, quality control charts, reagent and standard
logs, and worksheets
- Maintain and clean laboratory equipment; perform scheduled and
as needed maintenance and critical function checks recognizing
significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as
indicated
- Perform all duties according to standard operating procedures
and/or supervisor instruction
- Maintain a fully operational understanding of chain of custody
processes within the lab
- Deliver quality patient care in the form of diagnostic and
occupational testing while maintaining efficiency
- Perform preventative maintenance and quality control with
appropriate documentation
- Other duties as assigned Required Education, Experience, Skills
and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in
chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or
medical technology
- Previous experience is not required at Technologist Trainee
level
- Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience is required for
Technologist level
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
- Excellent problem resolution skills
- Work effectively in a fast paced production environment to meet
established turnaround times
- Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and
attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal
skills
- Able to work independently within a team under general
supervision
- Color blindness testing required Regular, full-time or
part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible
for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,
401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company
bonus where applicable. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not
discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's
race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
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