Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Kaleida Health; Williamsville (VT); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for our Williamsville location. This full-time position involves receiving, preparing, and analyzing laboratory samples. Responsibilities include evaluating test results and maintaining lab equipment.

A Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science is required, along with either a full or limited NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. The position emphasizes quality control and troubleshooting within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree verified by NYSDOE for full licensure of a clinical lab technologist.
• Lab Technologist within 9 months required.
• NYS DOE - Full Clinical Laboratory Technologist License upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, order, prepare, and assay laboratory samples/patient specimens.
• Evaluate/interpret test results for diagnosis and treatment.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure testing performance, including quality control and troubleshooting.

Skills

Laboratory sample preparation

Test result evaluation

Laboratory equipment calibration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science

Job description

Overview

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Buffalo, N.Y.): (Multiple Positions) receive, order, prepare, and assay laboratory samples/patient specimens; evaluate/interpret test results; facilitate detection, diagnosis, treatment of disease processes by conducting highly specialized tests of bodily fluids; calibrate/maintain lab equip; ensure proper performance of testing to include quality control and troubleshooting.

Location and Schedule

Department: KL Lab Multisite Float Pool
Location: Rehab & Pathology
Location of Job: US: NY: Williamsville
Work Type: Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 7-3p
Shift 1

Responsibilities

• Receive, order, prepare, and assay laboratory samples/patient specimens.
• Evaluate/interpret test results to facilitate detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease processes.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure proper performance of testing, including quality control and troubleshooting.

Education And Credentials

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree verified by NYSDOE as meeting Bachelor’s degree requirements for full licensure of a clinical lab technologist. Lab Tech Limited Permit required. Lab Technologist within 9 months required. NYS DOE - Full Clinical Laboratory Technologist License upon hire required OR laboratory technologist limited permit required not necessarily prior to hire, however prior to starting. If working with limited permit, must obtain full licensure within 9 months of hire. If a hired employee meets the NYS DOE qualifications for a limited or full license, however, the official limited or full license will be delayed at NYS DOE due to processing time, Kaleida Health System will allow the employee to start training with a non-licensed LIS security that does not allow the reporting of results. No patient specimens will be able to be tested or reported by the trainee until a limited or full Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technologist) NYS license is granted and verified by the NYS DOE.

Experience and Working Conditions

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00 FTE: 1.000000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes On Call Required: No With Rotation: Work Arrangement: Onsite

Additional Details

Requisition ID#: 18684
Recruiter: Julie A. McNeil
Grade: P7A
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $39.14-$49.54*
Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Company Statement

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!