Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

102d • $33 - $48

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I - Chemistry at Brigham and Women's Hospital is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. This role requires professional knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in diagnosing and treating diseases. The Senior Technologist I oversees assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management. The position operates under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences required.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification required.
• 4 years of lab experience required.
• Advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.
• Understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
• Comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, 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 samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follow established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting and either correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive base pay, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees