Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Urologic Cancer Diagnostics - Simply Biotech

OVERVIEW

Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Urologic Cancer Diagnostics. Are you looking for a new opportunity to join an exciting multinational healthcare company that provides actionable genomic information to personalize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer as a key member of their coveted Lab Ops team? In this role, you'll perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established processes and procedures.

Our client is a market leader in the important and growing field of molecular diagnostics, is growing again fast, and is offering an hourly rate of between $27.67 - $29.00 / hr. DOE, excellent fully paid healthcare benefits for employees, 401K, and progressive career opportunities! This is a Wednesday to Saturday, 9 : 30am to 7 : 30pm full-time opportunity.

Immediate opening for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I near Plano, TX who possesses:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological, chemical, or physical science.
• 2+ years of experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting, including CLIA classified high complexity tests.
• Experience performing molecular tests.
• Experience working with LIMS database, quality systems and lab automation.
• Microbiology experience.

• Performs all manual technical procedures relating to specimen preparation, specimen type, protocols, and procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation assigned to designated department and / or shift, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures as required.
• Conducts all microbiological techniques including, but not limited to: performing and reviewing quality control results, processing patient specimens for batching and plating, isolating and maintaining cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms, staining slides and reading gram stains.
• Works safely in a BSL II facility.
• Consistently and accurately transcribes patient test results from raw data generated from an instrument into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
• Maintains accurate documentation of all testing activities including but not limited to patient specimens, proficiency testing, quality control results, preventive maintenance / calibration of instruments, and LIS results entry.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, corrects them, and notifies Laboratory Operations Management or Laboratory Director.
• Documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-organized work area with adequate daily supplies stocked / stored at each bench.
• Completes assigned tasks in Master Control within required time frames.
• Inspects, labels, and stores incoming supplies when necessary.
• Maintains complete and real‑time documentation of department logs, files, and worksheets.
• Recognizes and effectively communicates laboratory results requiring immediate attention.
• Assists in training and cross‑training licensed Medical Laboratory Scientists and Non‑MLS employees.
• Administers and performs competency assessment biannually for new employees employed less than one year when scheduled.
• Assists in writing and revising operational procedures.

Please send your resume to mturner@.