Medical Laboratory Scientist

American Medical Technologists; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking a skilled clinical laboratory technologist for a contract-to-hire role in North Bergen, NJ. You will perform routine and complex laboratory testing, ensure accurate results within established turnaround times, and maintain rigorous quality control and documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, or equivalent technologist qualification, plus at least 1 year of high-complexity lab experience with Blood Bank and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, or qualified as a Technologist.
• Minimum 1 year of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience.
• Blood Bank and Generalist laboratory experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple testing procedures and prioritize workload.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and quality control.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory testing accurately and within established turnaround times.
• Handle, process, and analyze patient specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Perform Blood Bank and Generalist laboratory duties.
• Review, verify, and release test results in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform quality control testing, instrument calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Monitor test system performance and identify issues that may affect result accuracy.
• Document corrective actions and report testing issues to the supervisor or senior technologist.
• Communicate STAT and critical results to clients according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate testing records, quality control documentation, and reagent expiration records.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in training and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / Chemistry / Biology

Job description

Job Details

Location: North Bergen, NJ 07047

Job Type: contract-to-hire

Contract Length: 3 months +

Pay Rate: $45-50/hr

Schedule: Shifts available (40 Hours/Week)

• Evening Shift: Thursday–Monday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Night Shift: Thursday–Monday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Evening Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Night Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Night Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clinical laboratory testing accurately and within established turnaround times.
• Handle, process, and analyze patient specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Perform Blood Bank and Generalist laboratory duties.
• Review, verify, and release test results in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform quality control testing, instrument calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Monitor test system performance and identify issues that may affect result accuracy.
• Document corrective actions and report testing issues to the supervisor or senior technologist.
• Communicate STAT and critical results to clients according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate testing records, quality control documentation, and reagent expiration records.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in training and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under applicable regulations.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing required for candidates with a Chemistry or Biology degree.
• Blood Bank and Generalist laboratory experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple testing procedures and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and quality control.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Credentialing Requirements

• Annual influenza vaccination required.
• Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella vaccination documentation required, with applicable declination options for Hepatitis B.
• Tdap and COVID-19 vaccinations recommended.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793