Medical Technologist

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Posted Job Title

Medical Technologist

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist C

Job Description Summary

We have an ongoing need for Medical Technologists. This posting describes the basic responsibilities and requirements for this role. If you meet the qualifications outlined below and have an interest in being considered as positions become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if we would like to learn more about your background.

This medical technologist/microbiology position will provide diagnostic services in bacteriology, mycology and serology for the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS) at New Bolton Center where diagnostic services support UPSVM Widener Hospital, local veterinary practices and the Pennsylvania agricultural industries.

Job Description

This position is located at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County) which is approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. Please note that no public transportation is available at this location.

This position will be in charge of process quality control, equipment, project/grant coordination, and inventory control. This position will also supply back-up coverage for the Manheim Field Office courier rotation for the Microbiology/PEQAP laboratories.

Job responsibilities include:

• Diagnostic microbiology (aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures, fungal cultures, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, toxin testing, data entry and serological assays)
• Inventory control
• Process Quality Control of equipment, reagents, programs, test kits, media for daily, weekly and monthly QC programs, proficiency test coordination, audits for AAVLD certification and GLP requirements, new employee training
• Research and grant program/project coordination:  Acquiring, testing, performance, follow-up, data processing, reporting
• New test and equipment validation and