Metals Techno Trainee

Company: Labcorp
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Are you looking to embark on a new challenge? The possibilities are endless when start your career at Labcorp! We would love to discuss the exciting opportunities you will encounter when you join our team as a Technologist or Technologist Trainee. In this position, you will work in a patient focused, fast paced, and inspiring environment. You will have a dynamic role in the fulfilment of Labcorp's overall mission of "Improving Health, Improving Lives."
The Metals Department is looking for a Technologist or Technologist Trainee to work in our laboratory. The candidate will receive on-the-job training for the pre-analytical through post-analytical set-up and testing of patient samples in the Biological Monitoring/Trace Elements (Metals) Laboratory. This laboratory is fast-paced and performs a variety of testing including analysis in urine, whole blood and serum/plasma for trace elements, heavy metals and lead (whole blood and filter paper patient samples). The Metals Laboratory performs high complexity testing utilizing ICP-MS methodology on various instrumentation.Wednesday - Saturday, 9pm - 7:30 am (3rd shift position - 15% differential)
Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.
• Adhere to SOP while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and standard solutions according to SOP.
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret result to produce a final report; use GDP in all documentation.
• Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets.Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology
  • Previous experience is not required at the Technologist Trainee level
  • Minimum 1 year of laboratory testing experience is required for the Technologist level
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
  • Excellent research and problem resolution skills
  • Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Work effectively in fast paced high volume environment If you are looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenges, and the chance to make a real difference, apply today! Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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