Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Generalist - Day Shift

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, performs specimen processing, test performance, and reports waived and non-waived results under CLIA guidelines.

The role offers a starting rate of $31.43/hour with a $10,000 sign-on for eligible candidates, plus the standard 40-hour work week and potential for growth through education and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences required.
• ASCP certification preferred; eligibility required.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform tests per CLIA requirements.
• Report waived and non-waived test results accurately.
• Maintain records of patient test results and quality control activities.
• Ensure instrument calibrations and maintenance are documented.
• Identify and communicate test performance issues to supervisors.
• Document corrective actions for deviations from procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

Site

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.

Starting rate is $31.43/hour. Hourly pay is based on experience, education, and certifications, plus additional differentials, premiums, and incentives where applicable.

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory manager and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training, or experience, and technical abilities.

Essential Functions

As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director; and
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. 42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred. Eligibility required.

Experience

lab experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1133 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$31.43 - $38.70/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The