Clinical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Role: Laboratory Technician responsible for specimen testing and technical procedures in a clinical lab setting. Objectives include ensuring specimen quality, performing complex tests, maintaining instrumentation, and delivering accurate results for patient care. Responsibilities encompass specimen acceptability assessment, troubleshooting lab equipment, reagent evaluation, quality control, and supporting specimen processing. Requirements: Associate’s degree in a relevant science; basic microbiology testing experience (preferred). Certifications such as ASCP or AMT advantageous. High-value specifics: Microbiology testing, high-volume lab environment, adherence to CLIA standards, proficiency with laboratory information systems, and capacity for independent work. Additional attributes include attention to detail, good communication, flexibility to work varied shifts, and passing a color blindness test. Location: Holyoke, MA, with a night shift schedule. Travel and other biopharma-specific details are not indicated.