Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Hematology - Dayshift

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $33 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I works as Testing Personnel under CLIA and is responsible for specimen processing, performing tests, and reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, the employee performs tests authorized by the laboratory manager that are appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. After completing role-specific orientation, training, and competency assessments, the employee follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping; maintains proficiency-testing records; follows quality-control policies; and documents quality-control activities, calibrations, and maintenance. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a 40-hour scheduled workweek on the day shift. The start date is January 1, 2027, or later. Patient care is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
• 0–1 year of laboratory experience required.
• Basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, as well as analytic techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Careful attention to detail and ability to follow written protocols, including communicating identified issues to supervisors.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Handle and process specimens, perform test analyses, report results, and maintain patient test-result records according to laboratory procedures.
• Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and maintain records demonstrating proficiency.
• 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 fall outside acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Competitive base pay, with differentials, premiums, and incentives where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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