Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective regulations.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
• Follow established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Follow department procedures for reporting STAT or critical results to clients.
• Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel, when applicable.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on‑site.
• Maintain the general appearance of the department.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and, if applicable, opened dates.
• Review and train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department meetings and any additional training/educational sessions.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual and the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, when needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; alternatively, BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, an Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or prior qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (published March 14 1990).
• Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• U.S.-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Must possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT/MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• One year of clinical experience (high‑complexity testing) preferred.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• National and state licensure as required.
• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
• Good computer skills and ability to adapt to multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) and familiarity with all areas of the laboratory.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Effective interaction with other departments and strong customer‑service skills; contact with clients may be required.
• Commitment to protecting patient confidentiality at all times.
• Chemistry experience preferred.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois; eligibility begins on the 1st day of the month following 60 days of continuous full‑time employment; premiums subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: plan through MetLife; same eligibility as healthcare.
• Vision Insurance: plan through VSP; same eligibility as healthcare.
• 401(k) Plan: Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan; employees 21 years or older may invest on the first of the month after at least one calendar year of employment.

Schedule

Shift/Time Zone: Central – 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.