Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Silver Spring, MD

Post Date

Jan 12, 2024

Location

Baltimore,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21201
US
Jul 05, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Laboratory Technician

Req #

SAT-673689

Pay Rate

$23 - $35 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a laboratory technician working under the supervision of a principal investigator (Research/Clinical Scientist) or contractor laboratory manager/supervisor in performing laboratory procedure and experiments as required for the phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO). Additional duties are listed but not limited to:

* Perform experimental work including serological assays, chemical assays, genetic and molecular biology procedures, growth of solid and liquid cultures

* Perform routine laboratory duties required for the smooth and safe operation of laboratory such as maintaining a supply of clean glassware, properly disposing of hazardous biological and chemical waste, preparing reagents, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals

* Collect and process blood specimens from submitting laboratories

* Send the shipping supplies to submitting facilities and laboratories

* Verify analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods

* Work with Physician to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests

* Maintain a laboratory notebook in which accurate and complete records of laboratory work is maintained in accordance with accepted standards

* Follow laboratory SOPs and specific written experimental protocols as well as oral instructions in performing assigned experimental work

* Submit reports and data summaries when applicable

* Comply with occupational health and safety standards and other applicable regulations and guidelines which may include medical surveillance

* Participate in the development of research protocols and grant proposals and in the conduct of research related to MRSN activities

* Attend relevant seminars, scientific conferences and meetings to the MRSN

* Operate systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, Quality Control (QC), and proficiency testing

* Report clinical data accurately and efficiently to ensure givers receive timely patient information

Required Skills & Experience

* Associates Degree in Chemistry or Biology

* 1+ years of experience in a clinical microbiology or molecular biology setting. (not from an academic setting.)

* Medical Lab Technician (MLT) or Medical Technician (MT) certification

* Familiarity with the processing of microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing data generated on the three most widely used automated systems: Phoenix, Microscan, and Vitek2

* Ability to pass a govt background investigation to get access to a secured facility.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Bachelors degree

* Additional certifications

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.