Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cynet Systems • Clifton, NJ

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory testing and related specimen-processing, reporting, and recordkeeping activities. The role follows established laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. The position requires prolonged work at a laboratory bench and frequent walking and standing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Transcripts will be requested for review during the consideration process.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1 to 10 pounds frequently, 11 to 25 pounds occasionally, and 36 to 50 pounds seldom.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods.
• Ability to walk and stand frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing preferred.
• Experience with LC-MS or ICP-MS strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time