Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents • General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use • Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and accuracy • Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; additional languages [Preferred] • Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills • Flexibility in scheduling of hours; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays • Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills • Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years • Must have proper communication skills to convey information effectively and problem-solving/decision-making skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions • Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting • Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely • Display a willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development • Proficiency in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and preparations for histological evaluations [Preferred] • Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques [Preferred]. Education: Bachelors [Required] Field of Study: in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelors degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry 6 semester hours of biology 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above; or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician; or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.