Medical Laboratory Technologist

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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
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