Laboratory Technician

• Performs specimen accession procedures according to the Laboratory Procedures Manual.   
• Performs crosscheck of specimens accessioned by colleagues.   
• Receives supplies, notifies appropriate staff that supplies have been received, and places the supplies in appropriate storage areas.   
• Follows up on supply orders and deliveries.   
• Distributes monthly antibody reports to transplant centers.   
• Assists with inventory audits, purchasing requests, and client communication.   
• Distributes and stores specimens appropriately.   
• Plans, implements, and reports to staff meetings effectively on quality assurance or other assignments.   
• Reads, understands and complies with Network and Laboratory policies and procedures, N.J. and N.Y. State Dept. of Health, CAP, ASHI and UNOS regulations and standards.   
• Maintains equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly manner. Observes all Network and Laboratory safety precautions.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.    

Education and Experience:  

• Medical Assistance Certificate or Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or related Science field preferred.   
• A minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience is required.   
• Must participate in 7 hours of approved continuing education activities per year to maintain current knowledge and skills in the field.   
• Must accept assignment to any shift as determined by the director to be in the best interest of the laboratory’s duty to the patients. 
     

New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJ Sharing Network) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age. sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability or any other class protected by Federal, State or Local laws.