Clinical Lab Scientist: Diagnostics, QC & PTO

TriCore Reference Laboratories; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCore Reference Laboratories is seeking qualified Laboratory Scientists in New Mexico. The role involves performing waived to high complexity tests, maintaining equipment, and contributing to QA/QC programs. You will support training and collaborate with pathologists and supervisors to ensure accurate patient results.

The position requires CLIA-based education paths and may involve a variety of shifts. A dynamic lab environment with ongoing quality assurance and compliance responsibilities

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA-based qualification pathways for Laboratory Scientist I–IV

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory testing and documents results with independence
• Notes abnormal results and informs supervisor or pathologist as appropriate
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and interfaces
• Performs QC/QA logging and data collection
• Troubleshoots testing issues and recommends solutions
• Participates in regulatory inspections
• Orders supplies and assists with training of staff and students
• Serves as liaison with internal and external customers/clients
• May participate in POCT oversight and training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science

Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours with specified chemistry/biology coursework

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Two years direct clinical laboratory experience

Job description

TriCore Reference Laboratories is seeking qualified Laboratory Scientists in New Mexico. The role involves performing waived to high complexity tests, maintaining equipment, and contributing to QA/QC programs. You will support training and collaborate with pathologists and supervisors to ensure accurate patient results.

The position requires CLIA-based education paths and may involve a variety of shifts. A dynamic lab environment with ongoing quality assurance and compliance responsibilities