CLS - Lab Chemistry

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (2 Openings) For a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs (Main Line Health, Inc. - Radnor, PA): perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological testing in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease; work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide testing services to support patients and the community; follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing; assist supervisor with the review and editing of laboratory reports; review and analyze quality control data, identify QC/QA trends or problems, make judgements and take appropriate corrective action; review Pending Logs, research and resolve missing specimen issues; operate laboratory instruments and perform routine maintenance; diagnose, troubleshoot and document all laboratory instrument and /or reagent problems; participate in the training of technical staff; manipulate and operate simple and complex laboratory equipment including computers; may perform maintenance and limited tear down and replacement of parts of laboratory equipment, problem-solve equipment malfunctions; Bachelor of Science or foreign equivalent degree in Clinical Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a related field.
Clinical laboratory experience or internship in specimen processing test performance and reporting of test results, technical problem solving, including instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting, interpretation and correlation of laboratory data with clinical information, documentation and regulatory compliance, collaboration with health providers for test interpretation and consultative support. Knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and methodologies across hematology, chemistry, quality assurance and quality control principles, laboratory safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in operating and maintaining automated laboratory analyzers and related diagnostic equipment, using healthcare and laboratory information technologies for specimen racking, data entry, test validation and accurate reporting of results.
Hours: 40 per week - Wednesday - Saturday, 9p-730am (4-10hr shifts), two holidays per year (1 winter, 1 summer)

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