Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee

About the role

Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee position located in Chantilly, VA, working Saturday to Wednesday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM in the Special Chemistry - LCMSMS department of the Clinical Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned test procedures of moderate/high complexity under the supervision of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience
• Perform assigned analytical tests, up to the reporting step, under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients
• Ensure that test systems are "in control" for each test performed
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management
• Other duties as assigned
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position

Requirements

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance
• Frequent walking and/or standing
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity
• Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals
• Theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education (Required): BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology, or qualifies as a Technologist under 42 CFR493.1489. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees