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Medical technologist III

Yesterday Shanghai, China
  1. Job Summary:

    Incumbent performs routine laboratory procedures in accordance with established Covance CLS quality principles, as well as trains new employees on the same. Incumbent is responsible for validating and maintaining new assays. Incumbent offers strong analytical knowledge in use and maintenance of sophisticated high technology instrumentation in the area of responsibility and expertise. Incumbent has high initiative with proven troubleshooting skills in major areas of departmental responsibility. Incumbent maintains high standards in all aspects of departmental and laboratory functions.

    A.Responsibilities/Duties

    Indicate positions accountability

    GLC/General Manager

    Department Head/Function Lead

    Manager of Managers

    Manager

    X Individual Contributor

    People Responsibilities: Indicate the number of:

    X Direct Reports

    X Indirect Reports

    C.Essential Job Duties:

    Perform duties of Technologist I, or II, and may perform duties of Sr Tech in addition to the following additional duties:

    Essential Functions

    • Instruments/Equipment:
      • Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of instruments/equipment in the department. Able to provide troubleshooting guidance to staff to resolve complex instrument and equipment problems. Works with the vendor where needed to resolve instrument/ equipment related problems and summarize results of investigations.


    • Training:
      • Coordinates the timely development and completion of training materials and checklists.
      • Seeks and promotes expertise in department and across sites to ensure consistent approach to training.
    • SOP:
      • Initiates revisions to SOPs or writes new SOPs to reflect current processes that ensure compliance. Coordinates with other departments and other sites to ensure timely completion of SOP. Resolves obstacles, where needed.


    • Instrument/Equipment/Assay Validation
      • Responsible for coordinating with other resources to ensure timely completion and implementation of new assay validations.
      • May be asked to research, develop, validate and maintain procedures in area of responsibility and make recommendations on modification/improvement of procedures to management.

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  • Process Improvement:
    • Able to analyze existing processes and create new approaches or ideas to improve. Works with internal/external department to ensure successful implementation of changes

/improvements.

  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of all department functions, and may serve as subject matter expert for department on company wide initiatives (i.e., Six Sigma).


  • Supports client audit process and responding to inquiries.


  • Serves as an expert in all facets of trained workstations in area of responsibility. Responds to problems or questions of department staff.

Non-Essential Functions

  • Only individuals that are verified to qualify as supervisory personnel under regulations/standards applicable to the facility (e.g., New York State, CLIA, CAP) may perform periodic review and approval of quality control program records (e.g. quality control data, instrument logs, reagent logs). The SOPs applicable to the department should be consulted to determine records that can be reviewed and approved.

D.Scope

  • Describe scope of position (global vs. regional vs. domestic)

X Domestic - Location(s) within a single country or neighboring countries with similar cultures

Regional - Continental Region (e.g. Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Middle East)

Global - All regions of the world

E.Principal Contacts and Scope of Communications

  • Internal - Lab management, Lab Assistants, Technologists, Project Managers, Technical Administrators, WLOS, Quality Assurance, Other global sites - Ongoing
  • External - Vendors, Clients, Technical service - Ongoing

Convey - Communicate

information: could be a statement, suggestion, gesture

or appearance

X Internal

External

X Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Annually

Travel Requirements: Yes X No

Upon request

N/A Local

N/A Domestic

N/A Regional

N/A Global

Identify the expected travel requirements of the position on an annual basis

% of time: 0%

% of the above that requires overnight stay: 0% Travel is primarily to where: N/A

G.Language Skills Required:

Identify any language skills required or preferred of the position

  • Speaking: X Yes No US, UK - English; Geneva - French/English

(school level); Singapore - English; Shanghai - Mandarin/English; Japan - English/Japanese (basic)

  • Writing/Reading: X Yes _No US, UK - English; Geneva - French/English;

Singapore - English; Shanghai - Mandarin/English; Japan - English/Japanese (basic)

II. Experience:

Minimum Required:

Individual must have 3 or more years of Laboratory experience performing clinical laboratory testing or experience in performing clinical laboratory testing judged as equivalent.

III. Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology. OR

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology.

IV. Competencies:

Focus on clients Innovate and change Develop self and teams Work well with others Get it done

V. Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in a laboratory environment.Exposure to blood borne pathogens.Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.

VI. Special Factors:

Weekend work and bank holidays is required.Second or third shift may be required.Overtime may be required.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: labcorp-2525712_303214918
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-07-31T00:29:32

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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