Clinical Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory testing, accurately analyzing and reporting results.
• Process and verify specimens, ensuring proper identification, handling, and documentation.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and participate in troubleshooting, validations, and process improvements.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while monitoring inventory and supplies.
• Train and support laboratory staff, students, and new team members as assigned.
• Collaborate with pathologists, providers, and laboratory colleagues to support exceptional patient care.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety, regulatory, and Johns Hopkins Medicine standards and policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional laboratory duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field required.
• Related degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or similar disciplines may be considered if accompanied by qualifying clinical laboratory coursework, internships, or clinical rotations that meet regulatory testing requirements.
• Must have EPIC experience.
• ASCP certification (MLS, MT, MLT) or equivalent certification from an approved agency preferred; may be required depending on experience level.
• Clinical laboratory experience ranging from internship/clinical rotations for entry-level candidates to 2+ years of direct clinical laboratory experience for advanced candidates.