Scientist - Biotech jobs in Gastonia, NC

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Will perform a variety of routine and complex testing ranging from waived to high complexity testing in all sections of the laboratory including Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Participates in patient testing, quality control, CAP surveys, policy and procedure development and equipment maintenance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Essential Functions

• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Recognizes and acts immediately to correct errors in the performance of tests and procedures, reporting promptly to the immediate supervisor.
• Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment to include QC and preventive and corrective maintenance and associated documentation
• .Participates in continuing and mandatory educational activities in a timely manner, meeting expected deadlines on own initiative.
• Performs specialized techniques/projects under the supervision of the Lab Manager.
• Assists laboratory perform functions to meet regulatory compliance.
• Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and tests blood samples used for pre-transfusion testing.
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner
• .Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
• Performs manual tests based on established policies and procedures and accepted laboratory practice.
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the provider or registered nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists in the training and education of MLT students.

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!

• Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification (or registry eligible) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists registered or equivalent agency - required

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree required or in lieu of BA Degree HEW designation as technologist required.
• Completion of Medical Technology Program preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years experience working in a laboratory strongly preferred