Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Our client, a medical research company, is looking for a medical laboratory scientist for their Clifton, NJ location.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures
• Review and release test results
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Follow the department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed onsite
• Maintain general appearance of the department
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates
• Review/train on new procedures
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Requirements:

• A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position
• The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems
• Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory
• Education: BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT)
• Work Experience: 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and State licensure as required

Special Requirements:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
• Must interact with other departments
• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times

Why Should You Apply?

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities