Medical Laboratory Scientist- Chemistry

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information to support the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases. The role maintains performance records and uses independent judgment to produce acceptable test results within quality-control standards. The scientist performs all work according to standard operating procedures and may participate in research and development, serve as a key resource for staff inside and outside the department, instruct students and laboratory and non-laboratory staff, and help develop or modify procedures. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management or the laboratory director.

The position is in the Pathology Lab in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is scheduled full-time on the day shift. IU Health laboratories operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, perform more than 19 million tests annually, and provide testing services to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Certification or eligibility for board certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA, ACHI, or equivalent certification; certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Failure to achieve certification may result in downgrade to Technician-Medical Laboratory until certification is achieved or loss of employment, depending on business need.
• Knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality-control and other records.
• Ability to use a computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Ability to work independently, handle constant interruptions, and manage concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on patient specimens to provide information for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases.
• Maintain performance records and use independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality-control standards.
• Perform tasks according to standard operating procedures.
• May participate in research and development activities.
• May act as a key resource person for staff inside and outside the department.
• Instruct students and laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques.
• May assist with the development and modification of procedures.
• Assume additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet applicable time and qualification requirements.
• Opportunities for advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

What This Job Offers

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