Medical Lab Scientist I - HLA

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist I performs complex clinical laboratory tests in histocompatibility under general supervision. Testing supports selection of recipients for deceased- and living-related-organ transplantation and human stem cell transplant, post-transplant recipient monitoring, and diagnosis of HLA-associated diseases. The role requires professional-level knowledge, independent analysis and interpretation of tests, and clear communication of results. As CLIA-defined testing personnel, the Medical Laboratory Scientist I processes specimens, performs tests, and reports waived and non-waived test results. After completing orientation, training, and competency assessment, the employee performs only tests authorized by the laboratory manager and appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. Overtime may be required based on workload, and the role participates in a weekend and holiday call rotation. Patient care is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences.
Experience cannot be substituted for the required degree.
Eligibility for Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification is required.
Complete orientation, training, and competency assessment for applicable instruments and methods.
Perform only tests authorized by the laboratory manager and commensurate with the employee's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Participate in weekend and holiday call rotation; overtime may be required based on workload.

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) is preferred.
Laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle and process specimens, analyze tests, report results, and maintain patient test-result records according to laboratory procedures.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established corrective-action policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting; correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisory or consulting personnel or director.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Perform complex histocompatibility testing supporting transplant recipient selection, post-transplant monitoring, and diagnosis of HLA-associated diseases.
Analyze and interpret test results independently and communicate results clearly.