Clinical Lab Technician III

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The candidate will be working in a controlled laboratory environment, primarily focused on particulate testing.
• This task requires precision and attention to detail, as well as the ability to stand for extended periods during testing sessions, which may occur daily.
• When particulate testing is not being conducted, the individual will assist with other clinical laboratory duties.
• A significant portion of this work will take place in the blood lab, where the candidate will be responsible for testing various blood samples.
• This includes performing diagnostic tests and contributing to the development of models for external use, which may support research or clinical applications.
• In addition to these responsibilities, the candidate will also engage in particulate water clarification during periods when neither particulate testing nor blood lab work is required.
• Overall, the role demands a high level of focus, adaptability, and a willingness to perform a variety of laboratory tasks as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
• Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation.
• Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
• Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
• May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection.
• Performs technical procedures in one or more areas – Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.

Differentiating Factors:

1. Autonomy: 

• Seasoned individual contributor, working under limited supervision, and providing assistance and training to lower level employees.
• Runs minor projects, including performing tests, interpreting data, developing reports.

2. Organizational Impact: 

• Performs technical activities requiring considerable judgment and may have ownership of minor projects.
• Work consists of technical tasks that are typically not routine.

3. Innovation and Complexity: 

• Technical problems faced are general, and may require some analysis to understand and resolve.
• Expected to independently propose solutions to problems for supervisor review.

4. Communication and Influence: 

• Communicates typically with internal contacts.
• Obtains and provides technical information on matters of moderate importance to the job area.

5. Leadership and Talent Management: 

• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in either Biology or General Sciences is highly desired.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years in a clinical laboratory.
• Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.

Knowledge:

• Requires complete and broad knowledge of operational systems, techniques and practices typically Produced through extensive experience and/or education.