CLS QC Lab

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Location: White Plains, New York

Schedule: Day Shift | Days and Hours Vary

Pay Range: $48.14–$61.89 per hour

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Laboratory Scientist with Anatomic Pathology and Histology experience to support its hospital laboratory.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform histological procedures, maintain the accuracy and integrity of laboratory results, and ensure compliance with established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and an active qualifying New York State laboratory license.

The selected candidate will support routine histology, special stains, immunohistochemistry, quality-control activities, equipment maintenance, proficiency testing, and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

Perform histological procedures, including routine processing, special stains, and immunohistochemistry

Follow established pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures

Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of laboratory results

Evaluate test results for abnormalities and confirm findings according to department protocols

Maintain complete records of patient testing, quality control, calibrations, and equipment verification

Perform routine and preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment

Identify and document issues that may negatively affect testing performance

Notify laboratory leadership when test systems fall outside established performance specifications

Perform and document corrective actions before releasing affected patient results

Process proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient specimens

Participate in laboratory quality-assurance and performance-improvement programs

Document and report nonconformances according to established procedures

Notify clinicians and patient-care units of critical results

Support established STAT testing turnaround-time requirements

Participate in test validations, employee training, and competency assessments

Maintain inventory records, including lot numbers, expiration dates, labeling, and quality-control requirements

Assist with inspection preparation and regulatory-readiness activities

Support compliance with CAP, NYSDOH, Joint Commission, and other applicable standards

Complete required annual training, in-service education, and continuing-education activities

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all laboratory safety policies

Perform additional laboratory duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Histotechnology, Biology, or a related scientific field

Previous Anatomic Pathology or Histology experience

Current New York State Histotechnologist license for work within the Anatomic Pathology section, or another qualifying New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license

Experience performing routine histology procedures

Knowledge of special stains and immunohistochemistry

Understanding of laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail, organization, adaptability, and stress tolerance

Ability to work varied day shifts based on department needs

Ability to complete and maintain required section-specific training and competency assessments

Preferred

ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or Histotechnologist

Previous hospital laboratory experience

Experience with laboratory information systems

Experience preparing for CAP or New York State laboratory inspections

Experience with instrument validation, maintenance, and corrective-action documentation

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Professional development and continuing-education opportunities

Access to hospital-based laboratory training and clinical resources

Employee wellness and assistance programs

If you are a licensed laboratory professional with strong Anatomic Pathology and Histology experience seeking an opportunity, we would love to hear from you.