Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee

Job Overview

Perform assigned test procedures under the supervision of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned analytical tests: Under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.

Support and compliance: Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures.

Adherence to schedules: Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.

Test system control: Ensure that test systems are in control for each test performed.

Problem reporting: Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.

Deviation reporting: Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.

Laboratory maintenance: Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.

Training: Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.

Safety compliance: Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.

PPE use: Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.

Other duties: Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience: None

Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree (Required)

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated