Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Tsela Scientific Laboratories is a nationally trusted family of high complexity diagnostic labs dedicated to serving our communities : Advanced Clinical Laboratories of Louisiana, PCR-Dx of Alabama, and PCR-Dx of Colorado. With over 23 years of experience in the post-acute and long-term care sectors, our mission is to enhance patient lives by equipping clinicians and facilities with the vital information needed to deliver exceptional results through gene-based analysis and personalized infectious disease pharmacotherapy. We specialize in qPCR infectious disease, blood, and genetic testing, providing insights that drive informed medical decisions. At Tsela Scientific, we understand the importance of the person behind every test. We strive to deliver not just results, but a meaningful contribution to the overall well-being of the patients in our communities.

PCR-Dx of Alabama is a COLA accredited clinical diagnostics laboratory located in Birmingham, Alabama. We perform toxicology screening and confirmation using state of the art techniques such as LC-MS / MS and Automated Immunoassay. Our lab also specializes in pharmacogenetic testing to analyze a person's genes to help healthcare providers find the best medication and dosage for them.

We are growing and looking for either a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Ensure specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing according to the lab's criteria.
• Changes or prepares reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log.
• Labels, accessions and distributes specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing.
• Operates both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently. Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation.
• Troubleshoots basic instrument malfunctions and documents in the appropriate action log. Determines when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance.
• Managing and preparing samples for testing per Lab protocol.
• Review and release test results.
• Assist with specialized functions, such as, but not limited to, quality assurance, quality control, QC review, statistical evaluations and clinical surveys (CLIA / COLA / CAP)
• Help document and deliver laboratory results and patient information according to the Lab's HIPAA-compliance policies
• Communicate clearly and document critical call value notifications with client.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements :

Degree in medical technology, biology or related life science from an accredited institution preferred, associate degree in clinical laboratory sciences from an accredited program for medical laboratory technicians acceptable.

Work Shift : Variable Hours

All full-time members of the Tsela team receive access to a comprehensive benefits package on the first of the month following their date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental benefit options.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies We appreciate your interest in our company. However, please note that Tsela does not accept unsolicited resumes or service inquiries from recruiters, staffing agencies, or third-party vendors. All candidates must apply directly through our careers portal or as instructed in this job posting. Submission of unsolicited resumes or candidates by agencies does not constitute a relationship with Tsela and does not obligate us to pay any fees should we hire a candidate submitted through such means. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire

Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law, all job offers are contingent on successful completion of pr e-employment drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

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