Medical Laboratory Technician

Company: Opentrons Labworks Inc.
Location: Walton
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of leading experts came together to launch the Pandemic Response Lab (PRL) which was announced by NYC's Mayor De Blasio in August 2020. As New York City reopens, we recognize the need for fast, accurate and widespread testing. Based in the Alexandria Center for Life Science in Manhattan, PRL is a state of the art high complexity lab dedicated to processing COVID-19 tests with results within 24-48 hours.
We are currently looking for Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologists for all shifts.

We are offering over a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid after a 90-day probationary period.
Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for the daily testing of patient samples in all areas of the clinical laboratory according to established policies and procedures including the operation of computerized and automated instrumentation, quality control and maintenance, quality assurance and test results distribution.
Details

• Must be able to work weekends
• Benefits eligible your first day of hire
• Background and drug test post-offer
  Essentials Job Responsibilities
  • Daily testing of patient samples in all areas of the clinical laboratory according to established policies and procedures
  • Operation of computerized and automated instrumentation, quality control and maintenance, quality assurance and test results distribution
  • Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks
  • Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood
  • Manages specimen library within established time frames
  • Prepares samples for processing for RNA Isolation or RT-PCR processing
  • Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies
  • Inventories and orders warehouse supply items
  • Decontaminates work areas as designated
  • Maintains work area in clean and organized condition
  • Follows all PPE requirements
  • Maintains designated laboratory equipment
  • Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed
  • Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste
  • Discards specimens weekly
    Qualifications
    • Possess a current Clinical Laboratory Technologist License issued by New York State*;

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