Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform complex laboratory tests and provide accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role conducts analytical procedures across laboratory disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology; analyzes specimens; operates and maintains instruments; interprets results; and performs quality control. Success requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence. The position performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures. It 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. Responsibilities also include maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment, completing calibration and quality control, conducting assigned proficiency testing, and assisting with compliant validation documentation for new procedures and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Blood Banking certification, upon hire.
- Chemistry - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification, upon hire.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Molecular Biology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AAB certification, upon hire.
- Technologist in Microbiology certification, upon hire.
- Medical Technologist AMT certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Hematology certification, upon hire.
- Specialist in Microbiobiology certification, upon hire.
- Med Technologist - ASCP certification, upon hire.
- Histotechnologist certification, 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.
- Correlate results clinically, identify patterns of bias, promptly notify appropriate caregivers of critical values, and complete testing within established turnaround-time limits.
- Perform required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on major automated equipment, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
- Perform calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests are conducted within established parameters.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist in evaluating and generating compliant documentation to validate new procedures and equipment.
Benefits
- Benefits that complement and support work/life balance.
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Job Type
Full-time
