Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,634 - 73,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse and collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist 3 for its Microbiology Lab on the Night Shift. The role involves performing complex clinical tests, leading QA activities, and training staff while ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

The position requires an MT/MLS certification and a BS in a lab science. The CLS3 may serve as charge in the absence of leadership, with weekend rotations included.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge performing routine and complex clinical lab tests.
• Experience training new hires, students, residents and staff.
• Familiar with QA, validation, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory tests and report results.
• Provide pre-analytical and analytical support to the lab.
• Train staff and students; set up equipment and monitor quality controls.
• Lead QA projects and assist in implementation of new tests.
• Serve as charge in absence of leadership as needed.

Skills

Advanced lab experience

Training staff

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Medical Lab Sciences / Medical Technology

Bachelor in Biology/Chemistry/Microbiology with internship

Job description

Requisition #:672509 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Laboratory/Pathology Schedule:Night Shift Employment Type:Full Time

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD- Microbiology Lab

Full Time/Nights- 11pm- 7:30am

Weekend Rotations Required

• Will Consider Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II or III***

Position Summary

• Demonstrating an advanced level of laboratory experience, the Clinical Lab Scientist 3 (Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist) reports to Pathology Lab Manager, Supervisor or Lead (or assigned Charge). Performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests and records and reports results following standard operating procedures, policies and regulatory guidelines. These require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.
• Supports needs of the laboratory including both pre-analytical and analytical areas as assigned.
• Provides training of both new hires, current colleagues, students, residents/fellow, and others assigned in the laboratory. Sets up and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards.
• Assigned tasks in bringing online new testing and programs, validation, QA, and research support.
• Responsible for resolving problems, provides expertise in operating equipment or testing protocols, as well as the workflow of specimens.
• Where assigned reviews lab requisitions and collects pertinent clinical and medical chart data.
• May perform data entry, pre-analytical set up, routine clerical and service duties as required.
• May support the laboratory inventory/ordering, and back-up to other tasks as assigned.
• The CLS3 may serve as “charge” in the absence of Lead, Supervisor, or Manager and are appointed to committees and project teams as needed. The CLS 3 may also be assigned to perform competency testing of others.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Medical Lab Sciences, Medical Technology, or Clinical Lab Science related field, required.
• May consider BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or categorical related field where education included clinical laboratory internship/clinical rotations and degree/experience with an approved Med Tech certification.
• Work requires formal education/coursework in biology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, cytogenetics and/or microbiology meeting regulatory requirements for testing.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical laboratory experience is required.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training

• For this level, verified certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) from ASCP or other department approved agency is required and must be maintained at all times by employee.

Important Notices

• Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum 32.40/hour - Maximum 53.48/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.