Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - 3rd Shift

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Overview

The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for performing moderate and high‑complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpreting and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, assisting Laboratory Leadership with advanced laboratory duties, and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The role requires excellent initiative, contribution to projects and discussions, and consistent high‑standard performance. Leadership is demonstrated through technical troubleshooting, laboratory quality improvements, health and safety, and training of laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures with minimal supervision.
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Identify potential problems, determine potential solutions, and take appropriate action to maintain a high level of quality in test processes and results.
• Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks.
• Participate in research, validation, and/or implementation of new procedures and/or technologies.
• Maintain stringent standards for quality by identifying, investigating, correcting, and documenting any issues that might adversely impact test results or employee safety, and communicate these to appropriate management.
• Determine appropriate time allocation between daily test processing needs and project needs in a high‑quality, efficient, and effective manner with minimal direction.
• Demonstrate and maintain effective communication with internal employees, managers, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Model behaviors that promote high productivity, quality, and maintaining turnaround time (TAT).
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Act with an inclusive mindset.
• Work a designated schedule and overtime as needed.
• Lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25 % of a typical working day.
• Work seated for approximately 50 % of a typical working day and standing for approximately 50 %.
• Use a mobile device, tablet, or computer screen and perform typing for approximately 75 % of a typical working day.
• Perform technical work up to 80 % of a typical working day and administrative work up to 20 %.
• Grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Use various types of laboratory equipment and perform repetitive motions.
• Comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Follow safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the clinical laboratory safety manual.
• Use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, blood or blood products, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high‑speed centrifugation.
• Observe principles of data security and patient confidentiality; maintain ethical standards in testing and interactions with patients, co‑workers, and other health‑care professionals.
• Travel between Exact Sciences sites may be required.
• Perform job duties as expected of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Perform training and competency tasks with laboratory personnel on current and new procedures.
• Provide leadership in daily activities as a shift senior scientist.
• Assist laboratory supervisors with writing and reviewing procedures, documents, and forms, and help develop troubleshooting and decision‑making skills of Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
• Oversee activities and provide guidance and constructive feedback to Clinical Laboratory Scientists I and II.
• Recognize deviations from accepted practice and perform deep root‑cause analysis.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all work‑related interactions.
• Respond to stakeholder requests in a professional and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent training/experience (minimum 60 semester hours, including either 24 hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 hours of science courses with specified chemistry and biology content).
• 3 + years of high‑complexity clinical testing experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated strong professionalism and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate‑level project management skills.
• Demonstrated strong technical skills and professional working knowledge of the job industry.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.