Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

Business Title Medical Technologist
Requisition ID 31681BR
Job Category Medical Technologist
Locations USA - Indianapolis, IN
Shift 1
Job Posting Since 1986, Covance's Central Laboratory Services has been the world's leading provider of clinical trial laboratory services, dedicated to testing specimens and resulting and reporting data. We manage over a third of all clinical trials conducted in the world, have experience in over 100 countries, and service six continents.

Covance Central Laboratory Services was the first laboratory to develop and implement the use of a customized, protocol-specific database and visit-specific collection kits for clinical studies for the collection of more complete and accurate data. As a result of our improved processes for collecting higher-quality laboratory data, pharmaceutical companies have achieved faster data locks and product submissions. This means that we are an integral part of bringing critical medicines more quickly to those in need.

We are currently seeking Medical Technologists at our Central Laboratory in Indianapolis, IN.

As a Medical Technologist, you will

. Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
. Properly handle specimens and independently resolve technical specimen issues in preparation for analysis and specimen storage
. Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
. Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems
. Ensure the validity of test results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
. Perform experiments, as scheduled, for evaluation of new Calibrator and/or QC lots.
. Document quality control results. Interpret quality control results
. Receive, open and place in service all reagents/materials according to SOPs.
. Perform testing, needed to ensure validity of material prior to being placed into service. .
. Perform inventory control of supplies and reagents as approved by management.
. Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file, and is accountable for correcting any deficiencies found in his/her training file.

Because of our passion and drive, Covance attracts the kind of people whose contribution has resulted in our exceptional growth. Once a part of our talented team, our employees stay at Covance to work in an environment that encourages career development, allows them to work alongside respected colleagues on challenging projects and provides a diverse global culture.

Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V).


To learn more about Med Tech opportunities, please visit />Education/Qualifications The minimum education, experience and qualifications for the Medical Technologist position include:

· Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

OR

· Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.

OR

· Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology.

OR

· 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following:

1. 16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical sciences,

2. 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry),

3. 3 semester hours of math

AND

· Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed
Experience Preferred but not required.