Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Medical Laboratory Scientist II – Chantilly, VA – Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM

Department:
Clinical Lab – Auto Chemistry

Pay range: $35.78+ per hour. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for second shift hours and 15% for third shift hours. Additional details will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market and organizational factors. Eligible candidates may receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• Healthy
  
  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and health/flex time
• 6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and troubleshoot all applicable instruments/procedures in the department.
• Provide support to the department in quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) ensuring quality control requirements are met.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STAT or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Inform supervisory personnel of all problems affecting test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation.
• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized reporting to physicians.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel as needed.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Assume lead responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
• Perform other duties as assigned. This list is not exhaustive but provides a general description of work performed by the position.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in a biological, chemical, physical science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution. U.S.
  
  -educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. Foreign-educated candidates must provide a credential evaluation from the National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  ASCP certification is a plus.
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  One (1) year full‑time experience or training in a clinical laboratory setting with high‑complexity testing.
• Preferred
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years clinical experience with most recent years in the present department.
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds frequently, 36–50 pounds seldomly;…