AA* - Medical Lab Scientist Nights

About the role

Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces.

Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.

Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.

Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.

May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned
• Fulfills the role of pre-analytical and post-analytical activities
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• Maintains equipment/records and performs quality assessment activities
• Edits and trains new staff in medical laboratory settings
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, staff, partners, and customers
• Operates computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents
• Reads, writes, and follows instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• Handles infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely
• Displays willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development
• Knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting
• Uses a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and preparations for histological evaluations
• Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's [Required] Field Of Study in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of clinical lab experience [Preferred]

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities
• Able to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents
• General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; additional languages [Preferred]
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years)
• Must have proper communication skills to convey information effectively and problem-solving/decision-making skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
• Display a willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development
• Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques [Preferred]

Skills

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• Maintains equipment/records and performs quality assessment activities
• Edits and trains new staff in medical laboratory settings
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, staff, partners, and customers
• Operates computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents
• Reads, writes, and follows instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• Handles infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely
• Displays willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development
• Knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting
• Uses a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and preparations for histological evaluations
• Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques [Preferred]

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$26.08 - $48.50

Schedule

Full time

Night (United States of America)