Medical Lab Scientist / Molecular Biology

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with a background in Molecular Biology. The role supports Emory Medical Laboratory’s mission to provide high-quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services that enhance patient health. The scientist operates laboratory equipment, performs complex tests, interprets results, and follows quality-control procedures to support accurate diagnoses. The position analyzes blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help detect, diagnose, and treat disease, and may involve specialized departments such as molecular diagnostics, blood banking, hematology, immunology, microbiology, or chemistry. The role requires in-depth knowledge of laboratory instruments and diagnostic testing, sound understanding of laboratory safety, quality control, and regulatory standards, and the ability to monitor testing accuracy and precision. The scientist evaluates specimens and results, compares findings with prior results and other laboratory data, documents corrective actions, refers abnormal or unexpected findings, and performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. More complex work may include specialized testing, complex sample processing, procedure revision, and assay or instrument validation. The position works autonomously on day-to-day tasks, contributes to procedure and operational improvements, and interacts with healthcare professionals to discuss results. It may also involve educating and guiding staff and students. This is an onsite position, with a stated shift of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Travel is listed as none. Physical demands include occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close visual work. Potential environmental exposures vary by assigned work area and may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, temperature conditions, latex, radiation, and patient-care or handling injuries. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.

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 school is accredited and science and math coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
The bachelor’s degree may be waived for medical technologists certified by ASCP BOC before its bachelor’s degree requirement and/or technologists certified by HEW/HHS.
At least 18 months of experience.
Certification by one of the listed agencies: 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.
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, and perform maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
Background in Molecular Biology.

Responsibilities

Analyze blood, urine, spinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens for pathogens, abnormal cells, chemical abnormalities, and disease markers.
Operate laboratory instruments, including automated analyzers and microscopes, to perform diagnostic testing.
Perform and document routine quality controls; calibrate equipment and validate test results to support accurate and reliable testing.
Review and interpret findings, evaluate specimen and result validity, compare results with prior results and other laboratory data, and communicate findings to physicians and other appropriate individuals.
Identify, confirm, and report critical values according to standard operating procedures; refer abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate individuals.
Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Process complex samples and perform specialized testing; assist with assay and instrument validation and with writing, reviewing, and revising procedures.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patient information, equipment, test results, and corrective actions in compliance with regulations.
Provide input on procedure improvements and operational changes; participate in quality improvement activities as appropriate.
Educate and guide staff and students by demonstrating procedures, assisting with orientation and continuing education, and potentially teaching laboratory science techniques or theory.