Clinical Lab Scientist (Chemistry) - Growth & Benefits

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work‑Life Balance

Career Growth

Employee Support

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze biological specimens, integrating instrument operation, control/calibration, and patient data to produce accurate, timely results for patient care.

The role emphasizes quality control, adherence to QA programs, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure high-quality laboratory services and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• New graduates (90 days post‑graduation) completing an accredited educational institution must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months of employment. This 18‑month exemption only applies to graduates where Grady Health System is their first job post‑graduation.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures for collecting, accepting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens for routine and complex laboratory tests.
• Integrates clinical and laboratory data to make decisions regarding possible discrepancies, verifies results in the laboratory information system, and monitors workload to ensure timely completion for high-priority samples.
• Executes, verifies, and documents quality control procedures. Makes decisions concerning the quality control results and institutes proper procedures to maintain accuracy and precision of the testing system.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and instruments, detects problems, and performs corrective procedures.
• Participates in continuing education for growth and maintenance of professional competence; teaches laboratory procedures to students and employees in training.
• Actively participates in developing and meeting continuous quality improvement standards for the department.
• Provides information to customers inquiring about specimen status, collection requirements, and test orders and results, ensuring the customer receives the information needed.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor, Technical Specialist, or Manager.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Integrity & Accountability

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Respect & Inclusion

Quality & Safety

Adaptability & Resilience

Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Professionalism

Employee Experience Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Job description

Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze biological specimens, integrating instrument operation, control/calibration, and patient data to produce accurate, timely results for patient care.

The role emphasizes quality control, adherence to QA programs, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure high-quality laboratory services and patient outcomes.