Medical Laboratory Scientist II
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs complex laboratory testing to provide accurate and timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role conducts analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines, analyzes specimens, operates and maintains instruments, interprets results, and performs quality control, with a strong focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance. The position also supports departmental workflow and staff development by assisting colleagues, training new employees and students, and serving as an instrument lead when applicable. It maintains equipment, calibration, quality-control, proficiency-testing, validation, and inventory records, and assists technical coordinators or supervisors with reports, validations, and documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
- Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
- Strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist certification.
- Blood Banking certification.
- Chemistry - ASCP certification.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist certification.
- Technologist in Molecular Biology certification.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist certification.
- Medical Technologist AAB certification.
- Technologist in Microbiology certification.
- Medical Technologist AMT certification.
- Specialist in Hematology certification.
- Specialist in Microbiology certification.
- Med Technologist - ASCP certification.
- Histotechnologist certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring accurate and timely results.
- Correlate results clinically, identify patterns of bias, promptly notify appropriate caregivers of critical values, and complete testing within established turnaround-time limits.
- Assist other staff members with work duties as needed to support smooth departmental workflow.
- Maintain the operation of major automated equipment by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, and contact instrument vendors for assistance or repair when needed.
- Perform required calibration and quality-control procedures and maintain records showing that testing is within established parameters.
- Assist the Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with preparing quality-control and calibration reports and ensure records are complete and accurate.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist the Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations, including training and validation records and documentation.
- Participate in continuing education, teaching, and training to enhance the technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self.
- Monitor, order, receive, and store supplies; may serve as primary inventory control for departmental supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
