Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Our client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for their Clifton NJ location. Responsibilities include:

• Following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyzing specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Reviewing and releasing test results.
• Following CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Following the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correcting the problems encountered or immediately notifying the senior technologist or supervisor.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree required, degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred.
• Transcripts will be requested for review throughout the consideration process.
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Experience with LC-MS or ICP-MS strongly preferred.
• 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.

Why should you apply?

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