Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - 3rd Shift

Abbott Laboratories•Madison, WI

27d•$21 - $41

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established procedures in the assigned department or laboratory. The role processes specimens and performs moderate- and high-complexity analytical testing under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. Responsibilities also include quality assurance and quality control, equipment maintenance, accurate documentation, and recognizing and resolving problems using good laboratory practices. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It involves technical laboratory work and administrative tasks, teamwork, communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, and maintaining quality, safety, productivity, and turnaround-time standards. Travel between sites may be required. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, blood or blood products, and laboratory instruments and equipment.

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 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 consisting of 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.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day; work seated approximately 50% and standing approximately 50%; and use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or type 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.

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 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 high-complexity 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 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 laboratory-supply inventory 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 efficiently and effectively while meeting quality expectations.
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 through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Adapt positively to changes in the laboratory.
Support and comply with the 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 professional interactions.
Travel between sites if required.