Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in an assigned department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results.

Requirements

• Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
• Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory information system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information in a timely manner.
• Monitors QC and assists in data collection for Quality Assurance (QA) indicators, as assigned.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
• Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
• Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
• Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
• Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
• Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
• Performs assessment of peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience not including NY testing.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance