Medical Laboratory Technologist I

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Overview The Medical Laboratory Technologist I is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, and complying with all applicable regulatory laboratory requirements. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to complete tasks as directed and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The place of work is the Lab in Trier, Germany.   Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: • Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures. • Operate, maintain and clean laboratory equipment and work areas. • Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing. • Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures. • Identify and report in a timely manner, basic problems that adversely affect test performance, e.g., controls out of range or failures. • Perform analytical result review. • Assist in training new laboratory personnel on current procedures, as assigned. • May participate in testing, qualification, or validation of new laboratory equipment, materials, processes, or systems. • Maintains data protection and follows patient information privacy regulations. • Provide support in maintaining adequate inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations. • Communicate effectively with coworkers, management and non-laboratory personnel as needed. • Ability to address issues with non-laboratory personnel with assistance from senior staff and supervisors. • Assist in reviewing and editing standard operating procedures. • Assist in the preparation and execution of laboratory inspections as directed. • Maintain stringent standards for quality, report any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution. • Participate in Quality Assurance activities as directed. • Prioritize a positive work environment. • Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner. • Prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality. • Demonstrate basic teamwork skills. • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. • Support and comply with Quality Management System policies and procedures. • Support and comply with the partner laboratories Quality Management System policies and procedures. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Ability to work designated schedule. • Ability to work at night or on weekends as needed. • Ability to work overtime as needed. Physical requirements • Standing or sitting for long periods of time and some lifting may be necessary. • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements. • Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment, including pipettes and micro-pipettes for extended periods of time. • May perform repetitious actions using lab tools. • Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range. • Use of various chemicals to perform duties. • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 20% of a typical working day. • Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously. • Ability to use a telephone through a headset. • Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to

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