Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Generalist - Night Shift

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,685 - 53,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Generous benefits package

Night shift differential pay

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to be responsible for specimen processing and test performance. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and adherence to lab safety and quality control policies.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of lab experience, a strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position involves night shifts and offers a competitive pay range of $26.63 - $38.70/hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences required.
• 1-2 years of lab experience required.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Maintain quality control records and document corrective actions.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance.

Skills

Basic understanding of laboratory equipment

Multitasking ability

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Professional interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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.

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, as Testing Personnel defined by CLIA, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and 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

• 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 correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. 42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences (any of the above). No substitution of experience for a degree.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) board certification 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lb+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35lb
• 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: Night (United States of America)

Pay Range: $26.63 - $38.70/Hourly

Grade: 6

EEO Statement

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.