Senior Med Lab Scientist Generalist
About the role
Starting Rate: $35.01/hour
Generalist background strongly preferred
20 hours/week
Night Shift
Benefits eligible
Free Parking
We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team.
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 that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
- Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences required.
- Licenses and Credentials: Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required.
- Experience: Lab experience 3-5 years required.
Skills and Abilities
- The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
- Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.
- Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
- Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, and analytic techniques.
- Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
- Must be able to perform as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
- Advanced knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.
Additional Job Details
- Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/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%), Remote Type Onsite Work Location 81 Highland Avenue, Scheduled Weekly Hours 20, Employee Type Regular, Work Shift Night (United States of America).
Pay Range
$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly
Grade 7
At Mass General Brigham
We believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.