Clinical Lab Scientist — Precision Testing & Patient Care

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the MLS processes specimens and performs high/moderate complexity testing, reporting accurate results.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain quality control, and collaborate with teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency, including instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, inventory management, and training.

Qualifications

• Experience with high/ moderate complexity testing.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality control.
• Ability to collaborate with teams to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning: Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability.
• Specimen Testing: Follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting: Correlates results with diagnosis and prior results.
• Computer Skills: Uses HIS and LIS systems for job tasks.
• Equipment Operation: Operates and troubleshoots equipment.
• Quality Control: Maintains instrument calibrations and records.
• Proficiency Testing: Participates in proficiency testing.
• Inventory Management: Rotates stock and checks expiration dates.
• Training: Assists with training of team members.
• Safety: Follows safety procedures.

Skills

Specimen processing

Laboratory testing

Quality control

HIS/LIS software

Equipment maintenance

Proficiency testing

Inventory management

Training

Tools

HIS/LIS software

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the MLS processes specimens and performs high/moderate complexity testing, reporting accurate results.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain quality control, and collaborate with teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency, including instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, inventory management, and training.