Clinical Laboratory Scientist - High-Complexity Testing

Myadlm; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our clinical team in New Jersey. The role involves processing specimens, performing high/moderate complexity testing, and reporting accurate results to support patient care.

A strong emphasis on quality control, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multiple departments is essential. Duties include instrument maintenance, proficiency testing participation, inventory management, and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA personnel requirements for High Complexity testing.
• One year healthcare or lab experience preferred.
• ASCP, AMT or defined equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and accession test orders according to established guidelines.
• Perform high/moderate complexity testing following approved SOPs.
• Report accurate results and correlate with diagnosis and prior results as applicable.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment per SOPs.
• Follow quality control policies and document calibrations and maintenance.
• Participate in proficiency testing and ensure samples are treated as patient samples.
• Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
• Assist with training of team members and students.
• Follow Atlantic Health safety procedures and department protocols.

Skills

Healthcare experience

HIS/LIS software

Quality control

Education

MD or DO with license

Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science

Master's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/clinical biology

Associate degree in medical laboratory science

Foreign credentials US equivalency

Tools

HIS/LIS software systems

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our clinical team in New Jersey. The role involves processing specimens, performing high/moderate complexity testing, and reporting accurate results to support patient care.

A strong emphasis on quality control, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multiple departments is essential. Duties include instrument maintenance, proficiency testing participation, inventory management, and training of staff.