Senior Medical Lab Generalist - Night Shift

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

3d • $35 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior I performs waived and non-waived testing authorized by the Laboratory Director, following laboratory policies and standard operating procedures. After completing orientation, training, and competency assessment, the employee works under general supervision and independently carries out testing in an efficient and organized manner. The role requires professional knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers to diagnose and treat disease.

The position oversees assigned workstations, including quality control review, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, staff training and competency assessment, operations, and inventory management. When qualified and delegated, the employee may perform technical oversight or day-to-day supervision of laboratory operations and testing personnel, including responsibilities associated with General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Technical Consultant roles under CLIA.

The role performs laboratory testing on blood, plasma, and other body fluids using instruments or manual methods; prepares samples and reagents; maintains and troubleshoots equipment; ensures accurate reporting and documentation; participates in quality assurance, proficiency testing, regulatory readiness, and method validation activities; and supports staff training, procedure development, and laboratory projects. This is an onsite, regular position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the night shift. The posted pay range is $35.01–$47.23 per hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited college or university.
• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• At least 4 years of clinical laboratory experience in clinical hematology or a core laboratory.
• Complete orientation, training, and competency assessment for applicable instruments and methods.
• Perform only tests authorized by the Laboratory Director and commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to receive the $10,000 sign-on bonus; eligibility details are discussed during the interview process.
• Qualification to act as a Technical Consultant for moderate-complexity testing, Technical Supervisor for high-complexity testing, or General Supervisor for high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Select test methodologies appropriate for the clinical use of test results and verify test procedures and test-system performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy.
• Ensure participation in CMS-approved proficiency testing programs, appropriate handling and testing of PT samples, timely submission of results, review of reports, and follow-through on corrective action plans.
• Establish and maintain quality-control programs and acceptable analytical performance; resolve technical problems and ensure corrective actions are taken when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Ensure patient results are withheld until corrective action is complete and the test system is functioning properly.
• Identify training needs, provide or support in-service education, evaluate testing personnel competency, and document performance evaluations at required intervals.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests on blood, plasma, and other body fluids using instruments or manual methods, following laboratory policies and using two patient identifiers.
• Prepare samples and reagents; operate instruments and analyzers; perform and document routine maintenance, function checks, and calibrations.
• Recognize instrument malfunctions, troubleshoot and repair according to guidelines, document problems, and alert a supervisor or designee when needed.
• Perform and document quality control for reagents and instruments, including out-of-range results and corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate interpretation and reporting of results; identify aberrant results, investigate factors affecting results, take appropriate action, and document corrective actions.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and proficiency testing.
• Complete orientation, training, competency assessments, continuing education, and mandatory annual training; keep current with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Assist with onboarding and training employees or students, staff competency assessment, and development of training programs and initiatives.
• Assist with evaluating, validating, and implementing new methods or instruments; conduct method comparisons and calibration verification studies.
• Assist with writing and revising standard operating procedures and participate in regulatory readiness, audits, and follow-up actions.
• Participate in special projects and complete assigned work within established timeframes; plan and prioritize duties and support coworkers and patient care.
• On occasion, provide daily supervision and assistance to technical and non-technical staff; review others’ daily work, including patient results, quality control, and maintenance records.
• Participate in implementation and upgrades of laboratory software programs.
• Document errors in the hospital Safety Reporting System and inform a supervisor when reports are entered.
• Follow hospital and laboratory policies, accrediting-agency guidelines, infection-control requirements, and safety plans.
• Perform clerical and support duties, including answering phones, calling critical or stat results, and monitoring pending logs.
• Monitor reagents and supplies and order as needed; perform general laboratory duties such as specimen processing and logging.
• When delegated in writing as a General Supervisor for high-complexity testing, remain accessible to test personnel, provide day-to-day supervision, provide direct onsite supervision when federally required, and monitor test analyses and specimen examinations for acceptable analytical performance.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials and premiums, as applicable.
• Bonuses, as applicable.
• Recognition programs.
• Reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process and for performing essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

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