Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert -Toxicology
About The Position
Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert in Toxicology. The role performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources and serves as a technical expert, making operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader. The position works in a clinical environment and requires meeting patient-care qualifications for the age range served in the assigned clinical area. The scientist supports instrumentation and testing in the technical area of responsibility, including troubleshooting equipment, evaluating and validating products, assays, and instruments, implementing new testing methods, and writing and revising procedures. In collaboration with the Analytical Specialist, the role helps ensure competency, proficiency testing, quality control, and maintenance are completed and reviewed. Additional duties include inventory support, employee training, specialized test interpretation as appropriate, committee participation when appropriate, and continuing education. Initial and subsequent competency exams must be completed successfully. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift at Geisinger Medical Center. Candidates must meet the Medical Laboratory Scientist education pathway requirements and have at least four years of laboratory experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science program; or a bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science plus ASCP categorical certification; or such a bachelor's degree plus at least two years of experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
- Minimum of four years of laboratory experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams.
- Meet the qualifications and performance requirements of the Medical Technologist position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
- Serve as a technical expert and make decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist.
- Perform technical duties and provide expertise at the instrument or platform level.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with instruments.
- Make operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader.
- Assist with the evaluation and validation of new products, assays, and instrumentation.
- Serve as a key operator for instrumentation within the technical area of responsibility.
- Assist with 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 employee training.
- 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
- 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.
- Generous paid time off plan.
- 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, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program with referrals for care services, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
