Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Chemistry Lead)

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Springdale, AR seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I-III to join the lab team. This role trains staff, oversees data collection, and helps ensure instrument performance and accuracy across assays.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years in a related field, plus certification eligibility. You will support pathology liaison, manage specimens, perform complex testing, and drive quality control initiatives within a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Related Field - 6 years of experience.
• 1 of the following certifications is required -

Responsibilities

• Trains new employees and students.
• Performs advanced computer functions.
• Oversees data collection.
• Liaison to Pathology.
• Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.
• Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
• Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review, IQCP review and QC Lot changes.
• Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
• Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
• Oversees section supply chain.
• Provides CPT updates, EPIC Charge review, coding discrepancies/worklist, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring

Data management

Quality control

Laboratory instrumentation

Communication with caregivers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EPIC

QC systems

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC094071 Lab

Summary

Incorporates all aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II, and III job roles. Demonstrates an expert level of laboratory skills. Serves as a mentor for other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, and assists the Technical Chief with other duties as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Work Experience

Related Field - 6 years of experience

Required Certifications

1 of the following certifications is required -

Recommended Certifications

Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Description

• Trains new employees and students.
• Performs advanced computer functions.
• Oversees data collection.
• Liaison to Pathology.
• Performs laboratory procedures and calculates, transcribes and records test results.
• Manages specimens for analysis, recognizes normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate individual.
• Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, and manual results review, IQCP review and QC Lot changes.
• Performs maintenance and/or calibration procedures on laboratory instruments and/or equipment then troubleshoots instruments and/or test system malfunctions.
• Identifies normal vs. abnormal results; communicates and documents critical values to the appropriate caregiver.
• Oversees section supply chain.
• Provides CPT updates, EPIC Charge review, coding discrepancies/worklist, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.