Laboratory Technologist

Leidos hiring for Laboratory Technologist jobs in Hyattsville, MD, US

Description

Our National Security Sector has an opening for a medical Laboratory Technologist (Lab Tech) who will work as part of an occupational healthcare team to support an Intelligence Community (IC) customer. 

The Lab Tech will:

• Independently perform laboratory tests in accordance with applicable professional standards, laws, and regulations.

• Perform screening procedures, including vision testing, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing when requested for use in job-related medical examinations and preventive health programs.

• Effectively use and test various medical screening devices, including but not limited to hematology analyzer, blood chemistry analyzer, HIV analyzer, urine analyzer, audiometer, pulmonary function equipment, and vision screening equipment

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science, biology or chemistry and 6+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience

• At least one year of experience in a full-service clinical laboratory

• Active American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ACSP) certification

• Active certification in spirometry

• Active certification in audiometry

• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)

• Demonstrated experience using and testing various medical screening devices

• Demonstrated ability to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.  Ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic.

• Fundamental understanding of Federal lab laws, regulations, and HIPAA standards.

• Excellent verbal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biology or chemistry

• Demonstrated phlebotomy experience

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.