Clinical Laboratory Scientist: High-Complexity Diagnostics

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to process specimens, perform high/moderate complexity testing, troubleshoot issues, and report accurate results. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality control, and collaboration with teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, testing per SOPs, result reporting with clinical correlation, proficiency testing, inventory management, and staff training, with strong HIS/LIS

Qualifications

• CLIA high-complexity testing requirements must be met.
• One year healthcare or lab-related work experience preferred.
• ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing and accessioning according to guidelines.
• Perform high/moderate complexity testing following SOPs.
• Report results and correlate with diagnoses and prior results as applicable.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment per SOPs.
• Document quality control activities and calibrations.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control

Laboratory skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

MD or DO with license

Doctoral degree in laboratory science

Master's degree in medical technology or related science

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in chemical/physical/biological science or medical laboratory

US equivalency for foreign credentials

ASCP/AMT certification preferred

Tools

HIS software

LIS software

Job description

Atlantic Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to process specimens, perform high/moderate complexity testing, troubleshoot issues, and report accurate results. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality control, and collaboration with teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, testing per SOPs, result reporting with clinical correlation, proficiency testing, inventory management, and staff training, with strong HIS/LIS