Medical Lab Scientist / Generalist

Emory•Decatur, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory seeks an experienced Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with a Core Lab background. The role supports the laboratory’s mission to provide high-quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services that enhance patient health. The scientist operates laboratory equipment, performs and interprets complex tests, and follows quality-control procedures to support accurate diagnoses. The work includes analyzing blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help detect, diagnose, and treat disease, and may involve specialized areas such as blood banking, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. The scientist works autonomously on day-to-day tasks, including complicated cases, and may contribute to procedure improvements, assay and instrument validation, and quality-improvement projects. The role also involves interaction with healthcare professionals to discuss results and assist with diagnosis, as well as educating and guiding staff and students. The position is onsite 100% of the time, with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and rotating weekends. Travel is listed as none, although the environmental-factors section says travel may be required depending on work area and tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science. Other bachelor’s degrees may be accepted if the accredited program’s science and math coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
A bachelor’s degree may be waived for medical technologists certified by ASCP BOC before its bachelor’s-degree requirement, or for HEW/HHS technologists certified by Health and Human Services.
At least 18 months of experience.
Certification from one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), or MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory instruments and common and complex diagnostic tests.
Solid understanding of laboratory safety, quality control, regulatory standards, quality systems, and key performance monitoring.
Ability to monitor testing accuracy and precision, evaluate specimen and result validity, identify abnormalities, and perform maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability to manage complex tasks, specialized tests, and complex sample processing independently.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
Core Lab background.
Experience as a key operator with additional responsibility and training on a particular analyzer or instrument.

Responsibilities

Analyze blood, urine, spinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens for pathogens, chemical abnormalities, abnormal cells, and disease markers.
Operate laboratory instruments and automated equipment, including microscopes and analyzers, to perform routine and specialized tests.
Perform quality-control procedures, calibrate equipment, validate results, and run routine controls to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
Review and interpret test findings, compare results with previous results and other laboratory data, and communicate results to physicians and other appropriate individuals.
Identify, confirm, and report critical values according to standard operating procedures; refer abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate personnel.
Perform maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on laboratory equipment and document corrective actions for out-of-range test values.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results in compliance with regulations.
Participate in quality-improvement projects and provide input on procedure improvements and operational changes.
Assist with writing, reviewing, and revising procedures and with assay and instrument validation.
Educate and guide staff and students by demonstrating procedures, assisting with orientation and continuing education, and potentially developing teaching plans, student assessment tools, and written examinations.
Work in relevant laboratory specialties, including blood banking, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics.