Medical Laboratory Scientist Molecular

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ChristianaCare will not sponsor applicants for this position for an employment visa now or in the future.

The ChristianaCare Molecular Medical Laboratory located on the Newark campus is currently recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Scientist with experience in Molecular Diagnostics to perform genetic testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

We have one day shift position available. The work schedule:

10:30am - 7:00pm. (Every third weekend and two to three holidays per year required.)

Responsibilities:

• Performs all test procedures accurately as listed in the Molecular Diagnostic procedure manual.

• Verifies specimen identification processes order adheres to established turnaround times documents call and verifies critical values.

• Follows established quality control procedures documenting corrective action as necessary.

• Performs and records all scheduled instrument preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotlines and documents.

• Follows all CCHS and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.

• Cooperates with supervisors and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional well-groomed appearance always. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.

Requirements:

• BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science required or BS in Biology or Biochemistry with 1-2 years of Experience with Molecular techniques such as PCR or sequencing required.

• MS preferred.

• ASCP eligible or equivalent

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures

• Knowledge of infection control techniques and procedures

• Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures with accuracy

• Skill in the use of automated laboratory equipment

When you become an employee at ChristianaCare you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include:

• Full Medical Dental Vision and other insurance benefits

• 403 (b) with an employer match

• Diverse and Inclusive culture

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

• 12 week paid parental leave

About Christiana Care:

Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware ChristianaCare is one of the countrys most dynamic health systems centered on improving health outcomes making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services home health care medical aid units two hospitals (1227 beds) a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care cancer care and womens health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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