Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Evenings, Core Lab, Newton, NJ

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to process specimens, perform high/moderate complexity tests, and report accurate results under supervision. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality control, and collaboration with teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, testing, result reporting, instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, inventory management, and training.

Qualifications

• Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines.
• Follows approved standard operating procedures for testing.
• Correlates test results with diagnosis and prior results as applicable.
• Uses HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment per procedures.
• Follows quality control policies and documents instrument and procedural calibrations.
• Participates in proficiency testing and treats samples as patient specimens.
• Manages inventory by rotating stock and checking expiry dates to ensure availability.
• Assists with training of team members and students.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Specimen Testing

Result Reporting

Computer Skills

Equipment Operation

Quality Control

Proficiency Testing

Inventory Management

Training

Safety

Tools

HIS

LIS

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.

• 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.