Technologist Trainee for Molecular Microbiology

Company: Labcorp Careers
Location: Burlington
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a *Technologist Trainee for Molecular Microbiology in Burlington NC*. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".
This position is in our Molecular Microbiology department and will be working on PCR Testing. Assays performed in the Molecular Microbiology area include Qualitative and Quantitative PCR, with the overall goal of providing results that can be used for the diagnosis and management of a wide range of infections using real-time PCR detection of nucleic acid. This position supports the NuSwab testing group with testing of BV/CAN samples.

• The schedule for this position will be: 1st shift, Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm.*
• Job Duties/Responsibilities: *
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Requirements:*
• Bachelor's degree Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related required
• No previous laboratory experience is required at the Tech Trainee level
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• #LifeatLabcorp*
• Benefits:* All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please [click here]( *
• Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:*
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