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Medical Technologist - MPI Research
Categories: Clinical
Website: http://www.mpiresearch.com
Position Description
About MPI Research:
MPI Research exists to provide comprehensive preclinical and early clinical development research that meets the requirements of pharmaceutical, medical device, animal health, and chemical companies as well as governmental agencies as we partner together to bring safer, healthier products to the world. It is the common goal of MPI Research to ensure high quality, on-time research that adds value to our sponsors’ efforts to discover, develop, and enhance products in a regulated environment. We excel as a high performance, high quality organization because of experience, integrity, trust, and teamwork – among our staff and with our sponsors.
We are currently recruiting for the following position:
Medical Technologist
Responsibilities: Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
This position performs hematology, coagulation, chemistry, and urinalysis procedures on submitted samples according to established methods and standard operating procedures.
This position is responsible to read, understand and follow study protocols, standard operating procedures, safety requirements, regulatory guidelines (e.g. GLP) and company policies. It performs accurate analysis of submitted specimens using instrumentation to include but not limited to: Advia 2120/ 120, Diagnostica Stago Compac, Olympus 2700/640, Clinitek Atlas/500, Bayer Rapidpoint 405, Helena Spife, and Precision Systems Osmette according to established procedures. This position also performs manual procedures on specimens as needed.
Using a microscope, this position performs differential blood counts, blood cell morphology, Heinz body counts, reticulocyte counts, and evaluation of specimens for ova and parasites. It will provide clear and detailed documentation of all procedures, practices, techniques, instrument maintenance, methods and reagents used, and training in compliance with GLP standards; provide input into assignments and think ahead with demonstrated planning skills; and notify Project Leader or Manager as soon as problems are identified that affect the integrity of data or assigned task.
Qualifications: This position requires a BS with MT (ASCP or equivalent certification); or an AS with MLT (ASCP or equivalent certification); or a BS with MT (ASCP eligible or equivalent certification) and 2 years MPI Clin Path experience; or an AS with MLT (ASCP eligible or equivalent certification) and 4 years MPI Clin Path experience. Work is primarily independent, but group individuals will assist each other in bringing tasks/projects to successful completion.
Additionally, having the ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice; and having the ability to work under specific time restraints is expected.
Benefits At A Glance:
MPI Research provides the following competitive benefits:
Three choices of medical coverage, including prescription drug and vision coverage
Two choices of dental coverage
Medical and dependent pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Paid time off bank and holidays
Retirement savings plan – 401K plan with company matching on employee contributions
Short/Long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee assistance program
Employees at MPI Research also are given the opportunity to participate in company-sponsored events, wellness programs, self-directed work teams and open communications programs such as the All Employee Survey.
Relocation / Sign-on Bonus are available to qualified candidates.
If you are interested in joining an organization committed to providing high quality, on-time research that aids in the discovery, development and enhancement of human and animal health and the environment please complete an on-line profile at www.mpiresearch.com.
AA/EEO Employer, M/F/D/V.
How to Apply
barry.johnson@mpiresearch.com
How to Apply
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