Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Blood Bank - Night Shift

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We strive to provide exceptional care and believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

About the role

We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, as Testing Personnel defined by CLIA, performs waived and non-waived testing under general supervision, following department standard operating procedures to ensure accurate results. This role requires a professional level of knowledge to interpret test results used in diagnosis and treatment.

As a General Supervisor defined by CLIA, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II may oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including supervision of assigned workstations, Quality Control (QC) review, staff training, competency assessment, and inventory management. Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results, performing only those tests authorized by the laboratory director.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to quality control policies, document QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follow corrective action policies when test systems deviate from established performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and correct them or notify the appropriate supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken for test system deviations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences required.
• Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences required.
• Medical Technologist certification (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required.
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience required.

Skills

• Understanding of laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and analytic techniques.
• Ability to work independently, evaluate situations, and act appropriately.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and adherence to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues arise.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and effective interaction with staff, physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) up to 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Pay

$26.63 - $38.70/hourly.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Night

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses (as applicable), and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.