Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex laboratory testing to provide accurate and timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role carries out analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology; analyzes specimens; operates and maintains instruments; interprets results; and performs quality control. Accuracy and regulatory adherence are central to the position. The scientist performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests in accordance with the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures. The role supports patient care by correlating results clinically, identifying patterns of bias, promptly notifying appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completing testing within established turnaround-time limits. Duties also include maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting automated equipment; completing and documenting calibration and quality control; performing assigned proficiency testing and reviewing results with laboratory clinical leaders; and assisting with compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire.
- Blood Banking, upon hire.
- Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire.
- Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire.
- Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire.
- Specialist in Hematology, upon hire.
- Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire.
- Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire.
- Histotechnologist, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens in accordance with the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround-time limits.
- Maintain automated equipment by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
- Perform required calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests are performed within established parameters.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist in evaluating and generating compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
