Lab Scientist - Certified

Parkview Health; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical laboratory tests with strict adherence to policies and quality standards. The role includes instrument maintenance, test development, and training of staff, participating in lab committees and projects to keep the facility inspection-ready.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and meet certification requirements or be on track to obtain them within defined timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or other major that qualifies as an equivalency according to CLIA 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).
• Must have visual acuity and color discrimination. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory tests following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical instruments and participate in test development.
• Train other laboratory colleagues and participate in committees/projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Lab instrumentation

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/medical lab science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Certified Lab Scientists are eligible for $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Summary

The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for accurately performing medical laboratory tests following established laboratory policies and procedures; adhering to performance and quality standards. The Lab Scientist is responsible for clinical instrument maintenance, for new test and instrumentation development. The Lab Scientist is responsible for training of other laboratory co- workers. The Lab Scientist actively participates in the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory, assuming leadership or member roles on committees and projects. The Lab Scientist is responsible for keeping the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection. The Lab Scientist possesses an extensive knowledge of techniques, instruments, and the basic medical sciences. The Lab Scientist is responsible for the consequences of his/her own decisions and provides guidance to other laboratory co-workers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or other major that qualifies as an equivalency according to CLIA 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).

Licensure/Certification

At the time of hire or promotion, must be a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the National Credentialing Agency, the American Medical Technologists, or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts).

Or

Have 1 year of clinical laboratory experience, performing non-waived patient testing and required to pass a nationally recognized certification exams (AMT or ASCP) within 5 years and 6 months from the hire date.

Other Qualifications

Must have visual acuity and color discrimination. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.