Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Days, Generalist, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to work under the supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor in both the Core Lab and Blood Bank. The role involves processing specimens, performing high/moderate complexity testing, and ensuring accurate results in a compliant, efficient workflow.

The position focuses on quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, performs high/moderate complexity testing.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and maintains quality control records.
• Collaborates with Core Lab and Blood Bank teams to support patient care.
• Operates and troubleshoots instrumentation per SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing and accessioning per guidelines.
• Specimen testing following approved SOPs.
• Result reporting and correlation with diagnosis as applicable.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot technical equipment per SOPs.
• Participate in proficiency testing and ensure samples are treated as patient samples.
• Inventory management and rotating stock to ensure availability.
• Assist with training of team members and students.
• Adhere to Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.

Job description

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Scientist processes specimens, performs high/moderate complexity testing, troubleshoots issues and reports accurate results. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining quality control, and collaborates with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency. This is a Generalist position working in both the Core Lab and Blood Bank.

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning: Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines.
• Specimen Testing: Follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting: Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: Operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Proficiency Testing: Participates in proficiency testing, as assigned and ensures samples are treated the same as patient samples.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking supply expiration dates to ensure availability and compliance.
• Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.