Clinical Laboratory Technician

Job Details

Our client is a biotech company located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, specializing in groundbreaking biomarker diagnostics for at-home cancer screening. They are seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Laboratory Technician to join their clinical lab team. In this role, you will analyze clinical specimens using standard methods and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely test results. Prior experience with ELISA-based assays is essential for this position.

This is a full-time temp-to-hire opportunity, with regular hours from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing on clinical samples while adhering to all laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with internal quality control policies.
• Conduct daily and weekly maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Perform and review quality control (QC) daily; report any out-of-range QC results immediately.
• Accurately process specimens, analyze test performance, and report results promptly.
• Provide onsite support and consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with company policies.
• Communicate effectively with the General Supervisor regarding technical operations and laboratory issues.
• Ensure patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions are completed, and systems are properly functioning.
• Document all clinical work and activities per internal guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office and laboratory setting, utilizing standard lab equipment such as automated liquid handlers and pipettes.

Qualifications

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision and color vision, are essential.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science; OR
• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology with two years of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity testing.
• Prior ELISA and pipetting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of training and experience in a high-complexity clinical laboratory.
• Experience with troubleshooting, validating, and qualifying laboratory automation equipment.