Technologist I

• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #38737

Technologist
Winston-Salem, NC

Rapidly growing biotech research company, focusing in human cell, tissue testing infectious diseases, & more, is excited to share they are hiring for a Technologist in Winston Salem, NC! This opportunity is great for new graduates with laboratory experience and a degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

Pay: $20-24/hr.
Terms: Direct Hire
Schedule: Wed-Saturday, 8am-6pm EST

Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Performs instrument maintenance, QC reagents and kits
• Performs routine testing including assay validations
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Reporting test results conforming to established procedures

Education/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the State in which the laboratory is located, the appropriate State License to perform clinical laboratory testing
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
•  Knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Strong communication skills & analytical thinking
• Performs instrument maintenance
• Performs freezer, refrigerator, and incubator maintenance
• Performs QC reagents needed for patient testing
• Competent to perform routine testing for many tests performed within the department

**This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required.  We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply.  We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**