Medical Technologist

Job Title:

Medical Technologist

Job Description

The role of the Medical Technologist involves adhering to clinical laboratory standards and supporting procedures in flow cytometry, blood bank, and molecular areas. You will work in a high complexity testing environment. Your main responsibilities will include ABO typing for patients and donors, HLA antibody testing, and flow cross-matching, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.

Responsibilities

* Perform routine and specialized blood bank testing, including blood typing, cross-matching, and antibody identification.

* Prepare blood components for transfusion, ensuring proper labeling and storage.

* Conduct quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.

* Maintain accurate records of all tests and procedures performed.

* Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate use of blood products.

* Participate in the development and implementation of new testing procedures and protocols.

* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Skills

* Clinical laboratory testing expertise.

* ASCP certification is required.

* Experience in blood bank is mandatory; if not, experience as a generalist or in molecular is necessary.

* Proficiency in high complexity and manual testing, histocompatibility, tissue compatibility, flow cytometry, and molecular techniques.

* BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Life Science.

* 1+ year of clinical laboratory experience.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Life Science.

* Blood bank or molecular experience.

Work Environment

The work hours are from 4 PM to 12 AM, Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends, ensuring a total of 35 hours per week. The training shift is from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday, for the first 90-180 days. The work environment includes a spacious and beautiful campus with conference rooms, community event displays, a large cafeteria with vending machines and TVs, and lockers for each technician.

The laboratory is open and well-lit, fostering a friendly atmosphere where staff members are welcoming and supportive.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Providence, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Providence,NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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