Utilize your skills to improve people’s lives.

ACL is searching for an energetic, self-motivated Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee to join our dynamic team.

• Location/Department: Main Lab Microbiology
• Shift - 1st shift initial training; may be required to work the off-shifts as training progresses.
• Full-Time; 40 hours/wk
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation
• Shift differential, if applicable
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Paid-Time-Off
• 401k
• Corporate Bonus Program

As a professional Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee your job responsibilities and duties will include:

• Perform molecular testing on multiple platforms
• Sets, reads and interprets bacterial cultures
• Performs and interprets identification and susceptibility tests
• Performs Gram stains, FA stains, and other specialized stains
• Perform EIA tests
• Cross-trained to perform testing in Virology, Molecular, Mycology, Mycobacteriology or Parasitology
• Performs maintenance and QC review on assigned instrumentation
• Ensures that laboratory equipment is clean, functional, and calibrated
• Stocks and organizes laboratory supplies and maintains company inventory records
• Answers and responds to physician questions and concerns
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Respects and follows patient confidentiality laws
• At the successful completion of the 12 month training, employee will be eligible to apply for open MT/CLS positions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree with a major in biology, chemistry, or the physical sciences or a minor in biology, chemistry or the physical sciences and must meet applicable state credit requirements. Upon conditional job offer, candidate must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Broad knowledge of basic chemistry techniques
• In-depth understanding of operating practices and polices
• Comfortable using medical technologies and lab equipment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and irregular hours as needed

Company Profile

ACL and our highly trained Clinical Laboratory Scientist team have worked with physicians and hospitals for over 30 years and we understand that in order to provide the best treatment possible, you will need access to the best medical testing and analysis. We strive to live up to our reputation to provide the highest quality and most efficient medical laboratory services to medical providers and patients in the communities we serve.

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Article 23-A of the New York Corrections Code

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.