Lab Scientist - Certified (MLS/CLS/MT/MLT)

About the role

The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for accurately performing medical laboratory tests following established laboratory policies and procedures; adhering to performance and quality standards. The Lab Scientist is responsible for clinical instrument maintenance, for new test and instrumentation development. The Lab Scientist is responsible for training of other laboratory co-workers. The Lab Scientist actively participates in the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory, assuming leadership or member roles on committees and projects. The Lab Scientist is responsible for keeping the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform medical laboratory tests following established laboratory policies and procedures; adhere to performance and quality standards.
• Adhere to clinical instrument maintenance, new test and instrumentation development.
• Train other laboratory co-workers.
• Participate in the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory, assume leadership or member roles on committees and projects.
• Keep the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection.
• Possess an extensive knowledge of techniques, instruments, and the basic medical sciences.
• Provide guidance to other laboratory co-workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or other major that qualifies as an equivalency according to CLIA 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).
• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the National Credentialing Agency, the American Medical Technologists, or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts) at the time of hire or promotion.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience, performing non-waived patient testing and required to pass a nationally recognized certification exam (AMT or ASCP) within 5 years and 6 months from the hire date.

Other Qualifications

• Visual acuity and color discrimination.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Eligible for $10,000 Sign on Bonus!