Clinical Lab Scientist II - Flow Cytometry

Northside Hospital Inc. • Sandy Springs, GA

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About The Position

Northside Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist II for its Flow Cytometry laboratory. The position functions as an experienced team member, assisting the Lab Supervisor with day-to-day operations in a high-complexity testing laboratory. The scientist performs a wide range of FDA-approved and laboratory-developed procedures in a high-volume clinical laboratory, uses current available technologies, participates in complex laboratory-developed testing, and validates novel assays.

The stated work hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Weekend and on-call requirements are both listed as none.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Immunology, Biology, or another life science discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Georgia-recognized certification in Medical Technology or eligibility for certification.
• Three years of clinical multi-color flow cytometry experience.
• Submit to a color-acuity screening test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating 10+ color BD flow cytometers, such as Canto or Lyric.
• Knowledge of immunophenotyping for hematologic malignancies, data analysis, and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of assay development.
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis for flow cytometry and quality-control programs for laboratory-developed assays.
• Ability to prioritize required duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Expertise in a broad menu of clinical flow tests, including immunophenotyping, CD34 enumeration, and lymphocyte subset enumeration.
• Knowledge of flow cytometry analysis software and familiarity with antibody panel design.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and laboratory information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust to a flexible schedule and varied hours or work on call.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lab Supervisor with day-to-day operations of a high-complexity testing laboratory.
• Perform a wide range of FDA-approved and laboratory-developed procedures in a high-volume clinical laboratory.
• Participate in performing complex laboratory-developed tests.
• Validate novel assays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level