Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert

Geisinger • Bloomsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources and serves as a technical expert for instruments and platforms in the assigned clinical area. The role makes operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader and supports high-quality laboratory services and patient care. The position is based at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a first-shift schedule and a third-shift weekend rotation.

The scientist troubleshoots instrumentation, assists with evaluation and validation of products, assays, and instrumentation, and supports implementation of new testing and methods, including procedure writing. The role also assists with annual procedure manual reviews and revisions, interprets specialized testing as appropriate, and works with the Analytical Specialist to ensure competency, proficiency testing, quality control, and maintenance are completed and reviewed. Additional responsibilities include inventory support, employee training, committee participation when appropriate, ongoing professional education, and successful completion of initial and subsequent competency examinations.

Candidates must meet the qualifications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist through one of the listed education and certification or experience pathways, and meet the performance requirements of a Medical Technologist. The posting specifies a minimum of five years of laboratory experience and a required bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $12,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program; or a bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and ASCP categorical certification; or such a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (required).
• Minimum of five years of laboratory experience (required).
• Meet all qualifications and performance requirements of the Medical Technologist position.
• Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
• Valid driver's license.
• Skills in communication, computer literacy, laboratory equipment operation, laboratory information systems (LIS), laboratory services, and laboratory supply and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned clinical area's specific age range.
• Serve as a technical expert at the instrument or platform level and make decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with instruments.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader.
• Assist in evaluating and validating new products, assays, and instrumentation.
• Serve as a key operator for instrumentation within the assigned technical area.
• Assist in implementing new testing and methods, including writing procedures.
• Assist with annual procedure manual review and revision.
• Interpret specialized testing as appropriate.
• Work with the Analytical Specialist to ensure competency, proficiency testing, quality control, and maintenance are completed and reviewed.
• Assist the Analytical Specialist with inventory management.
• Participate in training employees.
• Participate in the Best Practice Committee for the area of responsibility when appropriate.
• Meet the qualifications and performance requirements of the Medical Technologist position.
• Participate in educational activities to maintain current knowledge.
• Successfully complete initial and subsequent competency exams.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual described as allowing employees to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Eligible candidates may receive a $12,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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