Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - Weekend PM

Abbott • Madison, WI

2d • $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. Duties include specimen processing; moderate and highly complex analytical testing; establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance and quality control; equipment maintenance; and accurate documentation of work under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. The role requires recognizing and resolving problems using good laboratory practices.

The position is scheduled Saturday through Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The scientist manages daily testing and project needs while meeting quality, efficiency, productivity, and turnaround-time expectations. The role also involves maintaining professional competency, supporting quality and inspection activities, communicating with colleagues, managers, and customers, and working collaboratively in a changing laboratory environment.

The work includes use of laboratory equipment and digital devices, repetitive motions, and periods of seated and standing work. It may involve exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, blood or blood products, and equipment with moving parts, lasers, heating or freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation. Travel between sites may be required. The role requires protecting patient confidentiality and following safety, quality, and data-security requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined in the posting.
• Alternatively, 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.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Professional working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 type for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to perform technical work up to 95% of a typical working day and administrative work up to 5%.
• 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.

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 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 issues that may adversely affect test performance or laboratory operations.
• Achieve and maintain competency on 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.
• Manage daily test processing and project needs in a high-quality, efficient, and effective manner.
• 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 as part of a team and remain flexible with tasks and schedules.
• Uphold company mission and values, including accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Adapt positively to changes in the laboratory.
• Support and comply with the company’s 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 professional interactions.
• Travel between sites, if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree