Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

About the role

At Exact Sciences, we're helping change how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance and/or laboratory operations.
• Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks.
• Assist with mentoring new laboratory personnel on current and new procedures, as needed.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
• Participate in testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures, as needed.
• Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicate these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution.
• Manage daily test processing needs along with project needs in a high quality, efficient and effective manner.
• Communicate effectively with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and inspection preparation activities.
• Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Professional working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and principles.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers, and other health care professionals.

Benefits

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Pay

$48,000.00 - $85,000.00

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday 6AM-2:30PM