Chemistry Lab MLS I — Impactful Medical Lab Work

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to verify sample identification, assess integrity, and ensure proper processing according to procedures.

You will prepare specimens, operate automated instruments, perform QC/calibration, document results, and communicate critical findings to providers. This role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards, with opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Analytic ability to perform moderately complex tests, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate & troubleshoot instruments used.
• Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems and to effect corrective action procedures and modifications.
• Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare specimens, screen specimens, prepare solutions, and operate instrumentation and a computer.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, use good judgment, work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal verbal and written English language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians and other colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Verify sample identification, acceptability of sample, assess integrity of sample, and appropriateness of order according to written procedures.
• Appropriately follow procedure for sample processing.
• Prepare specimens for examination and perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests.
• Perform start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments per protocols.
• Evaluate QC and calibration results and report patient results per policies; assist with inventory management.

Skills

Analytic ability

Interpreting results

Calculations

Calibrating instruments

Troubleshooting instruments

Education

Baccalaureate degree in science

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to verify sample identification, assess integrity, and ensure proper processing according to procedures.

You will prepare specimens, operate automated instruments, perform QC/calibration, document results, and communicate critical findings to providers. This role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards, with opportunities for continuing education.