Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician
Louisiana State UniversityAbout the role
About Us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Job Posting Title:
Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC Cores - Clinical Chemistry (Stacey H Roussel (00012040))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an MT/MLT in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory.
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician will play a key role in supporting the core clinical chemistry services of the research center. This position is responsible for performing, analyzing, and interpreting a wide range of biochemical and molecular assays in support of ongoing research studies and clinical investigations. The technologist will ensure accuracy and reliability of test results by following established quality control and safety procedures, maintaining instrumentation, and adhering to regulatory standards.
Working closely with principal investigators, research coordinators, and other core laboratory staff, this role contributes to the generation of high-quality laboratory data that advances translational and clinical research. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to scientific integrity and collaboration in a dynamic research environment.
Major Responsibilities
Performs clinical and research analyses in a CAP-accredited laboratory following established protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Reports and documents laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner to support research and clinical study objectives.
Monitors, evaluates, and documents quality control data to ensure analytical accuracy and compliance with CAP and CLIA requirements.
Performs calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and analytical equipment; coordinates repairs as necessary.
Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents to support uninterrupted operations.
Writes, reviews, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory documentation to align with accreditation standards.
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