Clinical Lab Scientist II — Multidisciplinary Generalist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a versatile Medical Laboratory Scientist to independently perform a variety of clinical assays across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Andrology and Microbiology. The role includes start-up, maintenance, QC/QA, and reporting results, with weekend/holiday coverage and phlebotomy requirements.

The position may involve training new employees and students, and requires a Baccalaureate degree with NAACLS internship and eligibility for ASCP/NCA or AMT certification

Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate degree including laboratory internship at an NAACLS-certified institution.
• Licensure: Eligible for certification by ASCP/NCA or AMT within 12 months of hire; no licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Test Performance: Verify sample identification, acceptability of sample, and appropriateness of order according to written procedures.
• Handle each specimen according to written procedure and perform follow-up procedures on rejected samples according to protocol.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize work by completing assignments according to written procedures without excessive waste within established turnaround times.
• Recognize and evaluate unusual or unreasonable results. Consult with manager or appropriate personnel about abnormal findings, unusual combinations or difficult analyses.
• Record laboratory results on worksheets, verify results are entered into the laboratory computer system correctly, and report STAT and critical values according to protocol.
• Perform and document required QC/QA procedures according to established protocols. Interpret results to determine existing or potential out of control situations. Notify manager and/or QC coordinator.
• Perform surveys by testing, recording, and reporting results accurately.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and required documentation on instruments and equipment. Notify manager and/or PM coordinator of unresolved problems.
• Assist as appropriate in teaching laboratory techniques to new colleagues and students.

Skills

Clinical tests knowledge

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Concentration under pressure

Manual dexterity

English communication

Computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree with NAACLS internship

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a versatile Medical Laboratory Scientist to independently perform a variety of clinical assays across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Andrology and Microbiology. The role includes start-up, maintenance, QC/QA, and reporting results, with weekend/holiday coverage and phlebotomy requirements.

The position may involve training new employees and students, and requires a Baccalaureate degree with NAACLS internship and eligibility for ASCP/NCA or AMT certification