Job title:- Clinical Research Unit - Medical Lab Technologist

Location: New Haven, CT

Duration:- 18 Months

Pay rate: $30/hr

JOB SUMMARY:

Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the job.

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• 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/SKILLS:

An associate degree in medical technology is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent. MT or MLT (ASCP or equivalent) certification required. Minimum of one year of laboratory experience performing either clinical chemistry, hematology, immunoassay, coagulation, and/or urine analyses. Two to three years’ 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.

• 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Laboratory Project Coordinators

• Clinical Research Sample Processors

• Medical Laboratory Technologists

• Biomarker Assay Scientists

Hard Skills:

1. Strong background in Clinical Chemistry

2. QC Exp.

3. Equipment Calibration Exp.

4. Data gathering, documentation exp

Preferred Skills:

1. Exp. Preferably on the Roche Cobas 6000 or Cobas 4000 instruments

2. Cerner LIS

Interview Process: In-Person Onsite