Clinical Lab Scientist

TEEMA Group; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

TEEMA Group in White Plains, NY is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) or Histotechnician to join a high-precision diagnostic team. You will oversee accuracy and quality across testing phases and prepare slides using manual and automated techniques.

This full-time, direct-hire role offers varied shifts, opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with clinicians, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed NYS CLT or NYS PA required per NYS scope.
• ASCP certification preferred for both roles.
• Education per NYS Office of Professions and CLIA testing personnel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures, maintain records for proficiency testing and patient specimens.
• Embed and section tissue blocks; evaluate routine H&E, special, and immunohistochemistry stains for accuracy before releasing slides.
• Adhere to quality control activities, calibrations, and equipment verifications.
• Participate in regulatory readiness for CAP, AABB, NYSDOH, and Joint Commission.
• Confirm and communicate critical values to clinicians and patient units with STAT turnaround times.
• Manage lot numbers, expiration dates, and labeling; perform preventative maintenance on instrumentation.
• Participate in validations, training, and competency assessments, maintaining CE credits.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Clinical collaboration

Education

NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS PA License

ASCP Certification preferred

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist / Histotechnician

Role Summary

Join a high-precision diagnostic team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient safety. Whether functioning as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or a Histotechnician, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process. Histotechnicians will utilize both manual and automated techniques to produce high-quality pathology slides, while Clinical Lab Scientists will oversee the accuracy and quality of results across all phases of testing. This is an inspiring opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a life-saving laboratory environment that values continuous learning and rigorous quality standards.

Key Duties:

Laboratory Operations (CLS): Follow pre-analytic and analytic procedures, maintaining meticulous records for proficiency testing and patient specimens.

Histological Excellence (Histo): Perform embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks. Evaluate routine (H&E), special, and immunohistochemistry stains for accuracy before releasing slides.

Quality Assurance: Adhere to all quality control activities, calibrations, and equipment verifications. Identify and document any deviations from performance specifications.

Regulatory Compliance: Participate in regulatory readiness for CAP, AABB, NYSDOH, and the Joint Commission. Ensure all testing meets CLIA requirements.

Clinical Collaboration: Confirm and communicate critical values to clinicians and patient units while maintaining strict STAT turnaround times.

Inventory & Maintenance: Manage lot numbers, expiration dates, and labeling. Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.

Continuous Growth: Participate in validations, training, and competency assessments, maintaining at least 12 continuing education credits per year.

Required Qualifications

For CLS Candidates: * Current NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS PA License.

Education in accordance with NYS Office of Professions and CLIA testing personnel requirements.

Health & Safety: Flu Vaccine required (No exceptions).

Skills: Proficiency in adhering to performance standards, policies, and professional behaviors in a laboratory setting.

Desired Qualifications

Certification: ASCP Certification is highly preferred for both roles.

Education (Histo): Degree in Medical Technology or a related science preferred.

Experience (Histo): One year of relevant hospital experience in Histology is preferred.

Location and Work Type

Setting: Hospital Laboratory

Location: White Plains, NY

Work Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: Varied shifts available; Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM).

Total Rewards: Full suite of healthcare benefits and a robust retirement plan.