Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - 3rd Shift

Abbott•Madison, WI

23d•$21 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established procedures within the assigned department or laboratory. The role includes specimen processing; moderate- and highly-complex analytical testing; and establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance, quality control, and equipment maintenance activities. The scientist accurately documents work under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and recognizes and resolves problems using good laboratory practices. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position involves working as part of a team, meeting productivity and turnaround-time expectations, maintaining quality and safety standards, and supporting the company’s Quality Management System. Travel between Exact Sciences sites may be required. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, blood or blood products, and laboratory instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience.
For the stated equivalent training and experience: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses comprising six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation.
Professional working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
Ability to work seated for approximately 50% and standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
Ability to perform technical work up to 95% and administrative work up to 5% of a typical working day.
Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand or arm, and reach above shoulder height.
Ability to use laboratory equipment and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Ability to work a designated Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule.
Excellent attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
For degrees outside the listed fields: 90 semester hours, including 16 semester hours in chemistry (six of which must be in inorganic chemistry), 16 semester hours in biology courses, and three semester hours of math.
Experience in molecular biology techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

Perform moderate- and highly-complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures.
Perform, review, and document laboratory quality-control procedures.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing.
Identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance or laboratory operations.
Achieve and maintain competency in laboratory tasks.
Assist with mentoring new laboratory personnel on current and new procedures as needed.
Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
Participate in testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures as needed.
Maintain quality standards, identify issues that could affect test-result quality or employee safety, and communicate them to appropriate management representatives for resolution.
Manage daily test-processing and project needs efficiently and effectively while maintaining quality.
Communicate effectively with internal employees, managers, and customers as needed.
Participate in quality-assurance and inspection-preparation activities.
Integrate and apply feedback professionally.
Participate in continuing education and staff meetings and take responsibility for professional development.
Meet productivity and turnaround-time expectations.
Work collaboratively as part of a team and remain flexible with tasks and schedules.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Adapt positively to changes in the laboratory.
Support and comply with company Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the designated schedule.
Work overtime as needed.
Comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and safety and hazard regulations in the clinical laboratory safety manual.
Observe data-security and patient-confidentiality principles and maintain ethical standards in testing and interactions with patients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.