Clinical Lab Scientist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Clinical Lab Scientist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field;
- Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests;
- Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments;
- Performs other duties as assigned;
- Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures;
- Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results;
- Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments;
- Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab;
- Performs and evaluates quality control procedures;
- Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials;
- Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test;
- Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
Requirements:
- Blood Bank experience required;
- Requires 2 years minimum experience as either an MLT or MLS;
- Allscripts experience required;
- Must be ASCP certified;
- Note additional requirements for regional flow cytometry (los angeles).