Clinical Lab Scientist

TEEMA Group; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full suite of healthcare benefits

Robust retirement plan

Job summary

A leading diagnostic solutions provider is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist/Histotechnician for their hospital laboratory in New York. This full-time role includes overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining regulatory compliance while contributing to a life-saving environment. Candidates must hold a New York State license and preferably have a degree in Medical Technology. The position offers varied shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS PA License is required.
• Degree in Medical Technology or a related science preferred.
• One year of relevant hospital experience in Histology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow pre-analytic and analytic procedures, maintaining meticulous records.
• Perform embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks.
• Adhere to all quality control activities and calibrations.
• Ensure all testing meets CLIA requirements.
• Confirm critical values to clinicians and patient units.

Skills

Proficiency in adhering to performance standards

Laboratory setting behavior

Education

Degree in Medical Technology or related science

Current NYS License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS PA License

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.

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