Medical Lab Scientist- No

Medical Lab Scientist – No Travel Required

Location:

McFarland, WI, US

Duration: 6 months;
Shift: 1st Shift 6:00am – 3:30pm, Tuesday – Friday

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established laboratory procedures. The role includes processing specimens, performing moderate and highly complex analytical testing, establishing and documenting quality assurance and quality control, maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, troubleshooting basic problems, maintaining inventory, participating in validation of new equipment, and ensuring stringent standards for quality and safety. The candidate will also mentor new personnel, participate in continuing education, meet productivity and turnaround time expectations, communicate effectively with internal employees and customers, and uphold the company’s mission, values, and quality management system.

Travel between different company sites may be required. The position may involve exposure to hazardous materials (fecal matter), tissue specimens, blood or blood products, moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high‑speed centrifugation. The candidate must observe data security, patient confidentiality, and maintain ethical standards in interactions with patients, co‑workers, and other health‑care professionals.

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic problems that adversely affect test performance and/or laboratory operations.
• Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks.
• Assist with mentoring new laboratory personnel on current and new procedures, as needed.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
• Participate in testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures, as needed.
• Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicate these to the appropriate management representatives for resolution.
• Manage daily test processing needs along with project needs in a high‑quality, efficient and effective manner.
• Communicate effectively and maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and inspection preparation activities.
• Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings; responsible for own professional development.
• Meet productivity and TAT expectations.
• Work as part of a team.
• Be flexible with tasks and schedules.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Show adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Act with an inclusive mindset.

• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to perform technical work up to 95% of a typical working day and administrative work up to 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to comply with…