Find & Apply For Microbiologist Jobs in Brockton, Massachusetts

Full Time Shift:

7:00am-3:30pm 5 days/week with rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay Range:

$27.00-$36.00 (Based on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs lab testing and associated activities within the Microbiology section, including Serology, Virology and Parasitology. Essential Position Duties Reviews the daily specimen management report. Troubleshoots and maintains the LIS and instruments interface and software. Performs Clostidium difficile assays. Resolves client problems as needed. Performs and records all quality assurances systems required to maintain precision and accuracy, including proficiency testing. Performs other tasks and procedures in Microbiology as required which are commensurate with education, training and experience. Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies. Record lot numbers and ensures compliance with State requirements for documentation of lot numbers with quality control and specimen records. Performs all clerical functions associated with the department. Reads bacterial and viral cultures. Performs biochemical identification procedures as necessary and record MIC results. Follows all safety protocols as outlines in safety manual. Identifies and pursues self improvement needs. Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned Compliance Responsibilities Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies/Skill Sets Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented and organizational skills. Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments. Professional Experience/Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree or MT (ASCP or equivalent preferred); Associates degree with MLT Minimum of one (1) year experience in the area of Microbiology. Some computer experience required. Certification/Licensure Must qualify as a clinical laboratory technologist under CLIA regulations.

Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees . Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated.

Benefits include:

Two weeks of vacation time Health Insurance after 30 days! Sick time 8 paid holidays Same day pay available Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance Company paid life insurance 401(k) #MBX Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Microbiology Associates or better in Microbiology or related field

Licenses & Certifications Preferred ASCP Skills Required Computer Skills Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player:

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