MLS Trainee Student Worker

Job Description

As a global leader in clinical laboratory testing the mission of Labcorp is to improve health and improve lives. The Labcorp Medical Laboratory Science (LMLS) program in conjunction with the Labcorp Education Committee believe that the education of laboratory scientists provides a critical component to our mission. The LMLS is committed to providing its students with the most current and clinically relevant didactic theory-based curriculum and hands on practical experiences in hospitals reference laboratories and one of a kind esoteric testing centers. We strive to graduate competent and professional medical laboratory scientists that will partner with the broader healthcare community in improving outcomes.

Medical Laboratory Science Training Program:

Exciting opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2024-2025 Medical Laboratory Science Training Program as anMLS Trainee Student Worker! Student Workers will be based in one of the following locations: Phoenix AZ Birmingham AL or Indianapolis IN.

As a Labcorp MLS Trainee Student Worker you will have the opportunity to rotate through a combination of hospital and non-hospital laboratory settings while learning the theory behind medical laboratory practices. Didactic instruction will be provided virtually while clinical instruction will be provided in-person at clinical base or affiliate locations. As a student at Labcorp you will have the opportunity to support meaningful work that compliment an education in STEM Business and Healthcare disciplines and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the addition to didactic and clinical instruction we support your professional development and career exploration through workshops/modules leadership speakers employee resource group introductions panel discussions and more.

Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world. Students that complete the program will be prepared for diverse responsibilities in areas of analysis and clinical decision-making regulatory compliance education and quality assurance/performance improvement wherever laboratory testing is researched developed or performed.

Students that complete the program will be provided a certificate of completion. Please note Labcorp School of Medical Laboratory Science is currently seeking NAACLS approval. Students will be eligible to take a national certification examination upon full NAACLS program accreditation approval.

About the Teams:

• The Diagnostic Core Laboratories support hundreds of routine tests as well as specialty diagnostic testing for several conditions such as cancer and chronic kidney disease. Student Trainees in Phoenix Birmingham and Indianapolis will train in the Core laboratory environment.
• The Central Laboratories generate more clinical trial data than all other central laboratories combined. The central laboratory covers testing activities in Immunology special chemistry safety testing genomics histology targeted cell isolation flow cytometry and microbiology. Student Trainees in Indianapolis will train in the Central Laboratory environment.
• Hospital Laboratories perform complex tests and procedures that help healthcare professionals detect diagnose and trait diseases. This can include working with bacteria and other microorganisms analysis of body fluids and chemical and hormonal contents and transfusion medicine. Student trainees will rotate through a Hospital laboratory to complete rotations not covered in the Core or Central laboratories. These hospital labs will either be run by Labcorp due to a hospital group partnership or located with one of our local affiliates.

MLS Trainee Student Worker Assignment Summary:

• Attend didactic lectures and successfully complete all coursework and related materials in the following content areas: Clinical Chemistry Hematology Urinalysis & Body Fluids Immunohematology Immunology & Molecular Methods Clinical Microbiology and Laboratory Operations Management and Education.
• Successfully complete clinical rotations and related assignments in the following areas: Phlebotomy Clinical Chemistry Hematology Urinalysis & Body Fluids Immunohematology Immunology & Molecular Methods and Clinical Microbiology.
• Demonstrate competency of course materials as outlined in each course objective by obtaining at least a 70% in each course examination and an overall 76% or greater overall course grade.
• Complete all assigned supplemental assignments and attend all study sessions in preparation for the national certification examination.
• Engage in professional development workshops and modules to enhance your business acumen and professional presence.

Student paid work hours

• MLS Trainee Student Workers agree to work paid hours outside of the clinical externship.
• Paid work hours are strictly voluntary are not to exceed 20 hours per week unless approved by the Program Director and must be completed outside of clinical rotation hours.
• During paid work hours the student will assist with and perform duties related to the function of testing recording of data and releasing of results under the supervision of a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Note: Students and student workers are NOT allowed to independently release patient results.
• Essential job duties for paid student work include the following:
  • Performs assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner according to established procedures working under the technical oversight of a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist.
  • Performs accurate and timely result entry (through both Auto-verification and manual entry) under the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Ensures data entered manually (QC patient data etc) is reviewed by a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist (with review documented) prior to the release of results.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment documents PM appropriately makes minor repairs under the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex repairs.
  • Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs instrument function checks troubleshooting and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Pipettes samples and reagents using calibrated and approved automatic syringes dispensers and other approved devices.
  • Records dates of receipt in use and expiration for all reagents kits controls and standards used for assigned assays.
  • Troubleshoots simple assay problems and provides suggestions to management as warranted.
  • Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Labcorp CLIA CAP ICH GCP and other regulatory bodies.
  • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the student trainee role.

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

• Completion of all college/university requirements for graduation with a baccalaureate with
  • A recommended science/math and overall cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Individuals with grade point averages of between 2.50-2.75 may apply for admission and will be considered on an individual basis.
• Included in the college/university course work must be:
  • 16 credit hours of Chemistry (including Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry)
  • 16 credit hours of Biology (including Microbiology with Lab)

The courses below are strongly recommended.
Genetics or Molecular Biology
Anatomy/Physiology

• Immunology
• Statistics courses

For consideration LSMLS applicants must submit a complete program application and all supportive documents. All initial materials must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered. Incomplete applications will be held for consideration for the next session upon request.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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