Laboratory Technician Clinical Pathology

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We have an excellent career opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our Pathology department team in Madison, WI.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician will perform standard clinical laboratory testing (hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and chemistry) accurately and in a timely manner. This role is working in a fast-paced early development environment where attention to detail is key. Must be comfortable working in Animal Research setting.

The essential duties are:

• Retrieve and check specimens against pending list.  Document and resolve any specimen discrepancies.  Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved.
• Prepare workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing.
• Receive, open and place in service all reagents according to SOPs.
• Prepare and properly label reagents and document according to SOPs.
• Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
• Resolve routine assay problems independently and non-routine assay problems with assistance.
• Process and ship samples according to study specific instructions.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of specimens.
• Ensure the validity of test results through the performance of established quality control procedures.  Interpret quality control results according to established departmental procedures.
• Prepare quality control material accurately.
• Report the quality control results to the management, troubleshoot, and take corrective action on questionable or out-of-limit results.  Document all corrective actions and submit them for review by the management.
• Prepare proper documentation of test results and enter into the information system.
• Document and report any result reporting problems or inconsistencies to laboratory management
• Complete testing within the expected turn around time to meet customers’ expectations.
• Perform maintenance on instruments and equipment daily, weekly, monthly, and document.
• Ensure that maintenance is performed and documented according to SOP.
• Perform basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting independently.
• Notify laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines, Universal Precautions and Labcorp Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer systems and software. Operate and utilize all communications systems available in the laboratory, telephones, copiers, facsimile machines and pagers.
• Serve as the clinical pathology team member on studies.
• Participates in proficiency testing and maintains a record of on-going competency along with personal training file.
• Conduct minimal training of new staff members as assigned.
• May act as a backup for instrument specialist.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.  Handles hazardous materials, reagents and chemicals in a safe manner according to SOP.
• Exercises and maintains levels of competence, integrity and interpersonal skills necessary to attain regulatory and quality goals.
• Supports and participates in Corporate and Department initiatives regarding quality system implementation, maintenance, and continuous quality improvement activities

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Life Sciences or relevant scientific discipline

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

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