Medical Laboratory Scientist Molecular Microbiology and Special Chemistry Hybrid Sat-Mon 3:30pm - 4am
Medical Laboratory Scientist Molecular Microbiology and Special Chemistry Hybrid Sat-Mon 3:30pm - 4am
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19-08-2025
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The Medical Lab Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring patients laboratory results are accurate timely and with quality. his role is a hybrid between Special Chemistry and Molecular Microbiology and will work in both areas.Molecular Microbiology performs high-complexity nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT). This role supports patient care by providing accurate and timely molecular test results for infectious diseases transplant monitoring respiratory pathogens and sexually transmitted infections. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of PCR principles and molecular testing techniques.
Special Chemistry performs high-complexity testing using platforms such as chemiluminescence analyzers for infectious disease serology capillary and gel electrophoresis indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) microscopy and immunoassay analyzers for immunosuppressive drug levels.
This role will train and provide coverage and support in the core laboratory including being part of the rotation for Stroke Response team for lab testing.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Analyzes patient control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
- Calibrates maintains operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
- Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable.
- Follows regulatory accreditation safety and hospital standards policies and procedures.
- Instructs orients and mentors students employees residents patients and other health care providers as applicable.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies. Accurately prepares labels and stores reagents standards controls and specimens for analysis.
- Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
- Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
- Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patients condition recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values. Verifies accuracy of results and initiates corrective action when indicated.
- The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization.
- Performs product preparations in compliance with FDA cGMP AABB standards and blood bank department procedures if applicable.
- Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science Biological Physical Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution
- High School Graduate
Required Licensure and Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) AMT or equivalent or eligible (must be completed within 6 months of hire) within 180 Days
Knowledge Requirements
- Meets the CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-46048We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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