Lab technician

Company: PRIDE Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Pride Health-- -is looking for a-- -Lab Technician-- -to support our healthcare client in-- -Saint Paul, MN.-- -This is a-- -9-month-- -assignment.Schedule:-- -Tuesday-Saturday 7:00am-3:30pmJob duties:Work with LC-MS/MS instrumentation utilizing a cloud-based processing platform, Ascent.Receive extracted specimens for testing; evaluate batches and test orders; determine priority of work for these batches in order to maintain acceptable turn-around time.This position requires large amounts of daily electronic data analysis, done on computer stations outside of the laboratory.Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimen(s) within a batch or within a set of Hamilton Deck Mates (4 batches) and handle appropriately.Adhere to SOP while performing data analysis on patient and proficiency samples as well as calibration, quality control and blank samplesEvaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors and unusual results; interpret results to produce a final reportFollow quality control rules; monitor controls / calibration for error detection within batch along with trends within QC sets of an assay and take appropriate corrective action as neededMaintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation / work area; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicatedMaintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory tests and equipment including, but not limited to, instrument logs, maintenance logs, disinfection logs and assay SOPsFollows a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patientsEvaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established timeframesUse Good Documentation Practiced (GDP) in all documentationDeliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiencyParticipate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by othersExperience & Education:Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.Work effectively in a fast-paced production environment to meet established turn-around-times.Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.Interested? Apply today!

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