Laboratory Technologist - Hematology, Genetics

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Technologist Laboratory - Hematology Genetics

Are you passionate about laboratory science and making a direct impact on patient care?

We are seeking a Laboratory Technologist - Hematology Genetics to join our team. In this role, you will perform complex clinical laboratory testing in a CLIA-regulated environment, support research initiatives, and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate, reliable test results while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and specialized hematology and genetics laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate, process, and maintain the integrity of patient and research specimens.
• Review, interpret, and release testing results, escalating discrepancies or unexpected findings as appropriate.
• Perform higher-level interpretation of testing panels and results.
• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and manage proficiency testing samples.
• Support inventory management of laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding specimen acceptability, testing, and results via phone, email, and laboratory information systems.
• Maintain organized and accurate laboratory documentation and records.
• Participate in validations, quality assurance activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Train and support junior laboratory staff and peers on departmental procedures and testing methodologies.
• Assist with competency assessments and educational activities for staff, fellows, residents, students, and visitors as appropriate.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, quality, and safety requirements.

What You'll Bring

Required Education

One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related scientific field

Required Experience

• 1+ years of relevant laboratory experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing methods, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Why Join Us?

At Versiti, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative laboratory services, research, and diagnostic testing. You'll work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where quality, integrity, and continuous learning are valued.

Join us and help advance the science that supports life-saving patient care.

Total Rewards Package

CompensationThe target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Perform testing, as scheduled.
• Support sample evaluation and processing, as needed.
• Perform on call, weekend, and holiday work, as scheduled.
• Perform reagent preparation, as scheduled.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment.
• Support customer inquiries via phone, email, and lab information system (LIS).
• Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
• Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.
• Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed.
• Perform higher level review and release of results, as needed.
• Perform interpretation of test panel results, as needed.
• Train staff on job specific tasks.
• May perform competency assessment of staff, as appropriate.
• May participate in validations.
• May assist in educating fellows, residents, students, and visitors to the laboratory.
• Prepare and manage proficiency samples in the laboratory.
• May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable.
• Review daily work for accuracy. Recognize and investigate the reason for potential discrepancies and unexpected results, resolving or escalating as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field. required
• Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. required

Experience

• 1-3 years pertinent laboratory experience and/or training required
• Mastery of Associate Technologist duties, responsibilities, and behaviors. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals.
• Must have basic mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions.
• Ability to organize work to provide efficient and productive workflow.
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must have good communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive criticism to fellow employees.
• Possess legible handwriting.

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet). preferred
• General office equipment (i.e. computer, printer, fax, copy machine). preferred
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). preferred
• Software systems (including but not limited to Customer Relationship Management Software, Laboratory Information Systems, Learning Management System). preferred
• Lab/department specific equipment, including, but not limited to: • Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.). • Centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators • pH meter, microscopes, balances. • Flow Cytometry based equipment • Spectrophotometer • qPCR Instrumentation • Thermal Cycler • Gel Electrophoresis • Sequencer • Aggregometer • Automated instruments (hematology counter, DNA isolator, plate washer, Coagulation analyzer, etc.). preferred

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