Medical Lab Scientist

Description

This position is ideal for candidates with at least one year of experience in flow cytometry or molecular biology, either in a clinical or research setting. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and work independently.

Experience in performing lymphocyte subset analysis, stem cell enumeration, and immunophenotyping for leukemias and lymphomas is highly preferred. Familiarity with the following cytometers and software is strongly desired:

• Beckman Coulter Navios
• Denovo Software (FCS Express)

While prior experience with flow cytometry is preferred, it is not a requirement. Additionally, experience in hematology will be considered a valuable asset.

Location: UCHealth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHA Lab Hematology

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Evenings 

Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:
Performs laboratory testing of patient specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens. Interprets, documents and reports test results.
• Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
  
• Complies with good laboratory practice and regulatory requirements.
  
• Performs projects as assigned as well as serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.
  
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/sub-specialty as applicable to job responsibilities. State licensure if required by law. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. 
  

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