Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the Role

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting the instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong scientific foundation
• Advanced technical proficiency
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Paramount commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire.

Preferred Certifications Upon Hire:

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Blood Banking
• Chemistry - ASCP
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Technologist in Molecular Biology
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist
• Medical Technologist AAB
• Technologist in Microbiology
• Medical Technologist AMT
• Specialist in Hematology
• Specialist in Microbiology
• Med Technologist - ASCP
• Histotechnologist

Pay Range: $38.46 - $64.70 /hour