Blood Gas Lab Scientist - Weekend Third Shift

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Blood Gas Lab during the third shift. The role involves handling a variety of tests, calibrating and maintaining instrumentation, and ensuring strict quality control across specimens in a busy hospital lab.

Schedule features Every Other Weekend (Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with eligibility for the third-shift weekend premium.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical laboratory science or Medical Technology is required.
• Certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tests in clinical laboratories using standard techniques and equipment.
• Operate manual or computerized instrumentation.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation according to SOPs.
• Process patient samples with proper identification and procedures.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of assay problems as directed by senior staff.
• Document quality control and quality assurance results.
• Participate in lab inspections and proficiency testing.

Skills

Quality control

Instrumentation operation

Safety procedures

Sample handling

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S./B.A. in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Tools

Calibration equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Blood Gas Lab during the third shift. The role involves handling a variety of tests, calibrating and maintaining instrumentation, and ensuring strict quality control across specimens in a busy hospital lab.

Schedule features Every Other Weekend (Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with eligibility for the third-shift weekend premium.