Clinical Laboratory Technician - Neurology

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Position performs clinical sample processing, archiving and sample management. Perform routine and/or special assays on blood and body fluids and human brain tissue.
There is an opportunity available for a Clinical Laboratory Technician in the laboratory of Dr. Randall Bateman, which investigates the causes, future diagnosis and treatments of Alzheimer's disease utilizing a wide variety of assays and techniques from basic applications, such as quantitative measurement of stable-isotope labeled peptides and clinical translational studies in diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Duties in this role include sample preparation, sample running and Mass spec for any projects run by or in collaboration with the Bateman Lab/SILQ Center. For more information about the Bateman Lab, please visit:

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with research studies, experiments, and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
  
• Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior scientist or a staff scientist.
  
• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
  
• May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
  
• Comply with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
  
• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.
  
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.
  

• This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
  
  

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
  
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
  

Equipment

• Office equipment
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Associate degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:
Medical Laboratory Technology

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (Medical Lab Technician or related scientific degree.)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree - Life Sciences

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Inactive DNU - American Society Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Assay, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, Growth Development, Medical Laboratories, Microsoft Excel, Prioritization, Regulatory Requirements, Task Organization, Team Collaboration, Troubleshooting

Grade
C07-H

Salary Range
$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
  

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