Clinical Toxicology Techno Trainee - 2nd shift

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, some overtime is required

Shift: 2nd, this position is eligible for a shift differential

New Grads Welcome - Full Training Provided

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time; recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.
• Work with a variety of instrument and software platforms including Hamilton/Nimbus automated extraction instruments, Immunoassay chemistry analyzers, LCMS Instrumentation, and Data Review through a cloud-based software system.
• Adhere to SOPs while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.
• Maintain, calibrate and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.
• Follow quality control rules; monitor controls for error detection and take corrective action; maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets.
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy (Immunoassay and LCMS); recognize and correct errors and unusual results (individual patient as well as paired sets of patients); interpret results to produce a final report; use GDP in all documentation.
• Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency.
• Follow a proactive approach to assay performance and instrument performance to prevent downtime and delay of reporting results to clients and patients.
• Evaluate, use and/or prepare laboratory reagents, standards and quality controls according to established department standard operating procedures and established timeframes.
• Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others.

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• ASCP or AMT certification

• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs