A 350-bed medical center in the North Brunswick, NJ area is seeking a contract microbiology medical technologist to work on the third shift. This is a 13-week contract opportunity with alternating weekends.
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,400
This facility offers a supportive and team-oriented environment, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills and is a place where staff can find both professional growth and a sense of community.
Living in the North Brunswick, NJ area is excellent due to its diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities and its varied weather. Residents can enjoy cultural experiences at the nearby State Theatre New Jersey and explore the Rutgers University campus with its museums and events. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the numerous parks and nature reserves, such as the scenic Farrington Lake and the expansive Davidson's Mill Pond Park, which offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, and picnicking. The area experiences all four seasons, with warm summers perfect for outdoor festivals and barbecues, colorful autumns ideal for leaf-peeping and harvest activities, snowy winters that bring a cozy charm and opportunities for sledding, and vibrant springs that rejuvenate the local flora. This blend of cultural, recreational, and seasonal experiences makes North Brunswick a wonderful place to live.
Job Summary:
Conduct examinations on specimens collected from patients and animals for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections.
Skill Requirements:
Computer skills
Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
Follow instructions and procedures very carefully
Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
Responsibilities:
Plan and conduct complex research projects, such as improving sterilization procedures or developing new drugs to combat infectious diseases
Perform laboratory experiments that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
Supervise the work of biological technicians and other workers and evaluate the accuracy of their results
Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for study
Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from humans, plants, animals, or the environment
Monitor the effect of microorganisms on plants, animals, other microorganisms, or the environment
Review literature and the findings of other researchers and attend conferences
Prepare technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings
Present research findings to scientists, non-scientist executives, engineers, other colleagues, and the public
Education, Certification, & Experience:
Bachelor's degree with a major in biology, microbiology or another biological or physical science
Certification as a medical technologist (MT, MLS) though ASCP preferred
Experience is required; sorry, no new grads
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND
