Flow Cytometry Sample Processing Technician - Military veterans preferred

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Flow Cytometry-Ref Lab

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs specimen receipt, accessioning for all samples received in the Flow Cytometry department. Performs blood, bone marrow, fluid and tissue processing according to the defined SOPs. Performs instrument QC, start-up, shutdown, basic instrument and assay troubleshooting, monitors pending, receives supplies and reagents in the laboratory and related QA/QC procedures. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent and successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist OR, an Associate’s degree in any field with 20 hours of chemistry and/or biological sciences credits OR, three (3) years’ experience working in a clinical laboratory or hospital environment as an MLT (ASCP).

• Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal skills. Proficient in basic computer skills. Demonstrates excellent problem solving skill, and high level of self-motivation.

• Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.

• Good reading, writing and math abilities. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.

• Able to perform detailed work and to work with frequent interruptions in a stressful environment, multi-task, problem solve and memorize.

• Able to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.

• Good organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Flow Cytometry sample processing experience

• Associate’s Degree in biology or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

• Two years training and experience in high-complexity testing

• Additional related education and/or experience.  

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.