Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert & Instrument Lead

Geisinger; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $12,500

Full benefits on day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Job summary

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform analyses from multiple specimen sources and serve as a technical expert on instrumentation. The role includes shift rotation, including weekends, and collaboration with the Analytical Specialist on quality and new testing implementations.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited BS in MLS/Medical Technology with ASCP/NAACLS certification or equivalent, or a related BS with ASCP and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree and an accredited Medical Technology/MLS program or equivalent with ASCP/NAACLS certification.
• Alternative BS with major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical lab science plus ASCP certification
• Alternative BS with major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical lab science and 2+ years’ experience as an MLT in a clinical lab
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Responsibilities

• Performs and reports analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Serves as technical expert at instrument/platform level and troubleshoots instrument issues.
• Makes operational decisions in absence of Analytical Specialist/Team Leader.
• Assists in evaluation/validation of new tests, methods, and instrumentation.
• Rotates shifts and participates in the training of employees.
• Ensures competency, proficiency testing, quality control and maintenance are completed.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree with ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR Bachelor of Science in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science with ASCP certification OR Bachelor of Science in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science with at least two years' experience as an MLT in a clinical lab

Bachelor of Science degree in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science with at least two years' experience as an MLT

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Job description

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform analyses from multiple specimen sources and serve as a technical expert on instrumentation. The role includes shift rotation, including weekends, and collaboration with the Analytical Specialist on quality and new testing implementations.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited BS in MLS/Medical Technology with ASCP/NAACLS certification or equivalent, or a related BS with ASCP and relevant experience.