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Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Clifton NJ 07012

This is a Contract job with a possible extension opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Work Location

Clifton NJ 07012

Pay

$35/hr to $40/hr

Contract

3 to 6 Months

Shift

Tues‑Sat 9:00 am–5:30 pm

Tue – Saturday 5 pm–1:30 am

Job Responsibilities

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.

Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).

Review and release test results.

Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective 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 department procedures 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 on-site.

Maintain the general appearance of the department.

Ensure 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 the supervisor.

Required Knowledge

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

Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published on March 14, 1990.

Foreign/Citizen Requirements

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 of 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.

Additional Job Details

Experience in Morphology or Blood Bank.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority‑owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates – including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now – are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home, and pet insurance, and employee discounts.

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