Medical Laboratory Technologist

Please find below the job description. Title: Medical Lab Technologist Location: New Haven, CT Duration: 05 Months+ Payrate: $30/hr on w2 without benefits Job Description: Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the job. Responsible for performing routine and special clinical laboratory testing using automated, semi-automated and/or manual methods and equipment, coordinating and organizing assigned laboratory Chemistry section. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The major duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Performs training as assigned. • Perform all routine and clinical chemistry, and other tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures. Roche Chemistry instrument experience preferred. • Develop skills in new methods, instruments, and technologies implemented. • Perform all quality control checks (monitor trends) on instruments, reagents, and techniques, maintain quality control and calibration data. • Prepare and check reagents and supplies. Perform calculations for work solutions or other calculations as required during experimental procedures. • Perform and document required routine maintenance of laboratory instruments. • Maintain the inventory of and order laboratory supplies including notifying instrument key operators of upcoming reagent/supply needs. • Shipping and/or receiving specimens as required. • Perform safety inspection of laboratories and surrounding area as assigned and prepare report. • Train and/or mentor personnel in laboratory procedures as assigned. • Recognize and correct any improperly functioning instruments or inaccurate test procedures in timely fashion by following through and communicating with other personnel. • Maintain clean and safe work areas per SOP. • Be flexible with the schedule to cover in advertent times that subjects/volunteers arrive for visits, check-ins, and discharges late. • Open communication with other departments in the building • Work as a team with Lab staff and CRU staff • Be able to function autonomously. • Perform critical problem solving QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: An associate degree in medical technology is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent. MT or MLT (ASCP or equivalent) certification required. Minimum of one year of laboratory experience performing either clinical chemistry, hematology, immunoassay, coagulation, and/or urine analyses. Two to three years’ experience preferred. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Well organized; easily manage multiple studies simultaneously. • Can work independently but enjoys working as part of a team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Desire to take on new challenges. • Change agile. • Detail-oriented • Excellent interpersonal skills; enjoys fast-paced, varied work. • Ability to work beyond normal work hours and weekend availability required. • Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures. • Must possess skills necessary for sample processing and handling. • Basic working knowledge of laboratory information system (Cerner) and computer software such as Excel, Outlook, and Word. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: • Laboratory Project Coordinators • Clinical Research Sample Processors • Medical Laboratory Technologists • Biomarker Assay Scientists Hard Skills: 1. Strong background in Clinical Chemistry 2. QC Exp. 3. Equipment Calibration Exp. 4. Data gathering, documentation exp Preferred Skills: 1. Exp. Preferably on the Roche Cobas 6000 or Cobas 4000 instruments 2. Cerner LIS Interview Process: Virtual via Teams/ or in person if possible Position Comments visible to Supplier: