Medical Laboratory Technician

Title: Medical Lab Tech - Clinical Research UnitLocation: New Haven, CTPay: $28-29/hrContract: 4+ months

Job DescriptionResponsible 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 ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 buildingWork as a team with Lab staff and CRU staffBe able to function autonomously.Perform critical problem solving

Education & QualificationsAn 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-orientedExcellent 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.

Hard Skills:Strong background in Clinical ChemistryQC Exp.Equipment Calibration Exp.Data gathering, documentation exp

Preferred Skills:Exp. Preferably on the Roche Cobas 6000 or Cobas 4000 instrumentsCerner LIS