A career at Quintiles puts you at the center of the leading worldwide pharmaceutical services organization. If you want to work for a global, fast-paced organization dedicated to improving the development and marketing of medicines, Quintiles is the place for you. Apply now for our Medical Technologist position in our Marietta, GA location.
The Medical Technologist performs a wide variety of routine and complex clinical testing procedures to obtain data for use in clinical trials research.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and complex analysis of patient specimens according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Evaluate specimen acceptability upon receipt and during the review of analysis results. Evaluate validity of specimen results against the algorithms displayed by the lab computer system. Document all corrective actions taken.
- Perform secondary review of patient results when required to ensure accuracy of primary result entry.
- Provide oversight and guidance to Medical Laboratory Technicians and/or Assistants.
- Maintain quality control of all laboratory testing to ensure accurate and timely lab reporting.
- Perform pending workload review periodically during the day; find pending assays and resolve outstanding work prior to the completion of testing for the day.
- Assist in the development and writing of new medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Follow safety procedures as per laboratory SOPs.
- Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent in medical technology and 6 months relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Applicable certifications and licenses as required by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies
- Automated Chemistry experience is a plus
- Good knowledge of the GCP, GLP and other regulatory agency standards used in the area of responsibility
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology used in the area of responsibility
- Basic computer skills and ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
- Ability to work a consistent Tuesday through Saturday Day Shift
