Clinical Laboratory Technician – Pathology and Immunology

Job Title

Position performs routine tissue processing for Electron Microscopy in clinical laboratory setting.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and minor troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior medical technologist or supervisor.
• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
• May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Comply with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation. Comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.

  Working Conditions:

  • Normal clinical laboratory environment.
  • Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

    Physical Effort:

    • Typically sitting at a desk or at the work bench

      Equipment:

      • Laboratory equipment

        Required Qualifications

        Education:

        Associate degree

        Certifications /Professional Licenses :

        No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

        Work Experience:

        No specific work experience is required for this position.

        Skills:

        Medical Laboratory Technology

        More About This Job

        WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

        Salary Range

        $19.93 – $29.93 / Hourly

        Benefits Statement

        Personal:

        • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
        • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
        • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
        • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

          Wellness:

          • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

            Family:

            • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
            • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

              For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

              EEO Statement

              Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.