Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Days, Core Lab, Morristown

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

2d•$40 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, CLIA high/moderate complexity testing, and reports accurate results. Responsibilities include following procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and consulting with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

CLIA high/moderate complexity testing
Following procedures
Troubleshooting
Maintaining quality control
Ensuring regulatory compliance
Consulting with various teams
Proficiency in HIS and LIS software systems
Operating and maintaining technical equipment
Verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation
Following quality control policies
Documenting quality control activities
Maintaining records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance
Analyzing and reviewing quality control results
Monitoring compliance with Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures
Assisting with proficiency testing distribution and submission
Participating in proficiency testing investigations
Leading and coaching laboratory team members
Fostering a collaborative work environment
Ensuring competency through training and education
Communicating effectively
Adherence to PRIDE values
Providing feedback on performance management
Assisting with team members scheduling
Maintaining supply quantities and expiration dates
Knowledge and practice of Atlantic Health and department safety procedures

Responsibilities

Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines.
Follows approved standard operating procedures for specimen testing.
Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable. Reviews final reports for accuracy.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards prior to clinical implementation.
Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures.
Assist with proficiency testing distribution and submission, ensuring samples are treated the same as patient samples. Participate in proficiency testing investigations.
Effectively leads and coaches laboratory team members by fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring competency through training and education. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Provides feedback on performance management. May assist with team members scheduling.
Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance