Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three years of experience.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
• Advanced technical skills in performing and analyzing clinical laboratory tests and procedures.
• Knowledge of general laboratory, safety, and quality-control principles, techniques, and terminology.
• Excellent customer service skills for internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed records and use complex medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily laboratory operations, exercising good judgment and responsibility in all areas of testing.
• Troubleshoot highly complex technical and non-technical problems.
• Review and document quality control data and perform corrective action on failed tests.
• Review quality assurance data and generate appropriate reports for review.
• Provide supervision to entry-level staff and manage the laboratory in the Chief Technologist's absence.
• Assign duties to laboratory staff.
• Secure media and supplies for clinical testing and research studies and manage supply requests.
• Assist with reviewing and revising laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing for inspections by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.