Medical Lab Scientist/MT II

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs, reviews, and interprets complex, esoteric, and routine laboratory analyses using manual, automated, and/or microscopic methods. This role involves analyzing and evaluating individual and related laboratory data, recognizing patterns or trends that suggest the significance of results, and determining their clinical relevance. The MT II authors and modifies Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and acts as a mentor to newer employees. Additionally, the Specialist II interacts regularly with non-laboratory departments and assists with administrative duties as requested by laboratory management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from NAACLS accredited college and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Board certified or eligible.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’)
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to retain knowledge in various laboratory units and train new employees
• Ability to adapt to changes in workflow, unusual circumstances, and high pressure and time sensitive environments
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses by manual, automated, and/or microscopic means.
• Integrate analytical results with specific and highly varied clinical trial protocols to evaluate credibility, appropriateness and accuracy of test results in order to facilitate entry or exclusion of subjects from research programs.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
• Recognize and pursue instrument problems and resolutions and independently evaluate and take appropriate course of action necessary to produce accurate patient information when major instrument problems occur.
• Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and QC standards to ensure the accuracy of analytical results.
• Evaluate quality control procedures, evaluate results, and implement corrective action when indicated. Perform ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems and undertake corrective action.
• Run comparison studies for precision, accuracy, and linearity on new or existing assays or instruments. Assist with design and implementation of new procedures and the modification of existing procedures.
• Regularly provide instruction for new employees and students in the theory and practice of laboratory medicine and the interpretation of results. Serve in a mentor to team members, providing guidance and reviewing and checking work.

Benefits

• When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level