Lab Scientist - Per Diem
St. Luke's University Health Network•Easton, PA
About The Position
The Laboratory Scientist performs waived or moderately complex laboratory tests and assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving, and quality control. The role also performs special assignments as delegated. The position carries out laboratory testing according to established protocols, operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation, performs quality control, documents results and corrective actions, and follows procedures for reporting critical values. The scientist monitors supplies and inventory, supports the send-out bench with test selection and specimen handling requirements, uses computer downtime procedures when needed, and prioritizes daily work to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Prior laboratory experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution.
- Prior laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderately complex laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation according to established policies and procedures.
- Perform quality control testing and document corrective action according to established policy.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation with assistance from consulting technical services and document the work appropriately.
- Accurately document laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data in accordance with established policies.
- Follow established policies for reporting and documenting critical values.
- Monitor supply inventory and order supplies as necessary to maintain adequate inventory.
- Monitor inventory to prevent wastage due to product expiration.
- Assist the send-out bench with test selection and research referral laboratory requirements for specimen collection, handling, storage, and shipping; accession specimens as necessary.
- Implement computer downtime procedures when necessary.
- Organize and prioritize daily workload to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Perform special assignments as delegated.
