Clinical Lab Scientist

Clinical Lab Scientist / Histotechnician

Role Summary

Join a high-precision diagnostic team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient safety. Whether functioning as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or a Histotechnician, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process. Histotechnicians will utilize both manual and automated techniques to produce high-quality pathology slides, while Clinical Lab Scientists will oversee the accuracy and quality of results across all phases of testing. This is an inspiring opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a life‑saving laboratory environment that values continuous learning and rigorous quality standards.

Key Duties:

Laboratory Operations (CLS): Follow pre‑analytic and analytic procedures, maintaining meticulous records for proficiency testing and patient specimens.

Histological Excellence (Histo): Perform embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks. Evaluate routine (H&E), special, and immunohistochemistry stains for accuracy before releasing slides.

Quality Assurance: Adhere to all quality control activities, calibrations, and equipment verifications. Identify and document any deviations from performance specifications.

Regulatory Compliance: Participate in regulatory readiness for CAP, AABB, NYSDOH, and the Joint Commission. Ensure all testing meets CLIA requirements.

Clinical Collaboration: Confirm and communicate critical values to clinicians and patient units while maintaining strict STAT turnaround times.

Inventory & Maintenance: Manage lot numbers, expiration dates, and labeling. Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.

Continuous Growth: Participate in validations, training, and competency assessments, maintaining at least 12 continuing education credits per year.

Required Qualifications

For CLS Candidates: Current NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS PA License.

Education in accordance with NYS Office of Professions and CLIA testing personnel requirements.

Health & Safety: Flu Vaccine required (No exceptions).

Skills: Proficiency in adhering to performance standards, policies, and professional behaviors in a laboratory setting.

Desired Qualifications

Certification: ASCP Certification is highly preferred for both roles.

Education (Histo): Degree in Medical Technology or a related science preferred.

Experience (Histo): One year of relevant hospital experience in Histology is preferred.

Location and Work Type

Setting: Hospital Laboratory

Location: White Plains, NY

Work Type: Full‑Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: Varied shifts available; Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM).

Total Rewards: Full suite of healthcare benefits and a robust retirement plan.

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