Medical Laboratory Scientist II Microbiology PRN

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida

About the Role

Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces. Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support. Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures. Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.

May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately. Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines and supporting education to clinical staff. Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste. Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities. Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects. Facilitates workflow and supports education to clinical staff as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical activities: equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces.
• Conduct post-analytical activities: reporting results and providing technical support.
• Complete tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.
• Participate in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
• Act as a preceptor for new employees and students, including orientation and training documentation.
• Provide guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines.
• Support education to clinical staff and facilitate workflow as needed.
• Follow safety policies, including PPE use, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Complete required training for handling hazardous waste.
• Participate in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing.
• Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
• Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995, in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
• 2+ years of clinical lab experience (preferred).

Skills

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to laboratory testing, procedures, and processes.
• Adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting bodies; protection of patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Effective communication in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to operate computer systems for patient documentation and testing records.
• General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use.
• Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills.
• Flexibility in scheduling; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English; good oral communication and customer service skills.
• Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years).
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws applicable to the laboratory setting.
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants safely.
• Willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures for research protocol development.
• Proficiency in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation (preferred).
• Sound knowledge of a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques (preferred).

Pay

$26.08 - $48.50 per hour

Schedule

PRN (as needed), Day shift