Ld Medical Lab Scientist

Position Summary

Phoenix Children’s is opening a new location in Gilbert and is seeking an evening shift Lead Medical Lab Scientist. This position is a 1.0 FTE, hourly, Monday – Friday, 4p-12:30a. The Lead will work closely with Lab Supervisors, train and mentor staff, assist in testing oversight, and perform bench work in all areas of the lab.

Position Duties

• Affords leadership support and oversees work activities of assigned staff to ensure achievement of established goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Provides guidance, mentoring, and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development.
• Assists in creating and participating in staff training.
• Maintains professional and technical competency through constant pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.
• Performs regular instrument maintenance in accordance with established instructions.
• Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations.
• Understands and uses troubleshooting, validation, statistical, computer, and preventive maintenance techniques to ensure proper laboratory operation.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: At least two years of experience as Medical Lab Scientist or Technologist in field of specialization in clinical laboratory settings. Pediatric experience preferred.
• Certification/License: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technologist in field of specialization ASCP Certification or equivalent or substitutable specialized experience per PCH Laboratory leadership discretion.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Fine Motor Skills: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly
• Pushing/pulling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Constantly
• Sitting: Constantly
• Standing: Constantly
• Straosing/crouching/kneeling/crawling: Occasionally
• Talking: Constantly
• Tasting/smelling: Constantly
• Walking: Constantly
• Near Vision: Occasionally
• Far Vision: Occasionally
• Color Discrimination: Constantly
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment: Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance: Occasionally
• Inside office environment
• Extreme noise levels
• Airborne communicable diseases
• Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Hazardous materials exposure
• Radiation exposure
• Toxic or caustic chemicals