Certified Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

• Must perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and listed under CFR 493.1425 and 493.1495. Must possess a degree of skill commensurate with education, training, or experience and technical abilities.
• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow laboratory’s quality control policies and procedures; document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance; correct or notify supervisor, Director, or Medical Director promptly.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory.
• Perform and document maintenance—daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed—for instruments and equipment.
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to release or reporting.
• Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
• Test proficiency testing samples the same way as patient samples; do not collaborate with other laboratories before reporting results to agencies.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
• Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to department and hospital policies on safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• In absence of supervisor, may act as Lead Tech, responsible for section or department during shift.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
• Other tasks may be assigned by department manager/director.

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and valid state license if the laboratory is in a state where required.

The company is dedicated to empowering staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that can be customized. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k), medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary options.

Competitive compensation estimated at $26.40 to $38.24 per hour. Final starting compensation will consider skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Part Time < 60 hrs/week

Evenings

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