About this role
About the Role NeoGenomics is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for our Cytogenetics Wet Lab in Fort Myers, FL. This role works under general supervision to perform complex laboratory procedures on all types of specimens submitted to the department and to support patient care through accurate testing. What You'll Do
- Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, exercising independent judgment in the assigned specialty.
- Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on-site.
- Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen-related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
- Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP.
- Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution.
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOPs. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results.
- Maintains daily work and quality records and contributes to continuous improvement of laboratory processes. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with at least one year of laboratory experience/training.
- 1+ years of high complexity testing experience preferred.
- ASCP certification for the assigned specialty (as available nationally).
- Current state license to perform laboratory testing: Florida (Clinical Laboratory Technologist); California (Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist); Tennessee (Medical Laboratory Professional).
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $29.38 - $55.29 hourly, plus bonus.
- Benefits include highly competitive offerings with various HMO and PPO options, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, 16 days of paid time off plus holidays, wellness courses, and engaged employee resource groups.