Job Details

Job Title:
Laboratory Technician

Job Location:
Social Circle, Georgia

Salary:
Salary to be discussed

Description:
Perform only high and moderate complexity tests for which certification has been authorized by the laboratory director or designee and deemed commensurate with their education, training, and technical abilities. Responsible for sample management, test performance, quality control, result review, result reporting and equipment maintenance such that accurate and appropriate sample testing is performed, completed, and reported in a timely manner. Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of donor test results. Test and maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples. Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the laboratory management.  Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications. Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence and BioScience Operating System (BOS) goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Developing Defect Free Processes (DDFP). Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor degree from an accredited college/university in a biomedical discipline (Chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab science, or medical technology,) OR Associate degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology. Certificate(s): * MT or MLT certification from ASCP or other accredited certifying organization PREFERRED. Experience: * 1 year laboratory training or work experience preferred. Qualified candidate will: * Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate record. * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical/problem solving skills. * Have proficiency in the use of personal computers and applicable software. * Remain up-right and/or stationary for 6-8 hours at a time. * Maneuver, move, transport, position, install, and remove up to twenty-five (25) pounds. * Be exposed to blood borne pathogens requires 90% of work tasks to be performed while wearing gloves. ***Position available on 2nd shift only.*** Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal opportunity employer. Company evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations: Committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position. When submitting a résumé for this position, I understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on Employ Georgia. #CBJL

Requirements:
Minimum Education: Associates degree/some college
Minimum Experience: 12 Months

Special Requirements:
This job does not have any special requirements.

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