Medical Laboratory Scientist II: Microbiology

Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 36,685 - 53,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign‑on bonus

Rotating weekends and holidays

Job summary

Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II who will perform waived and non-waived testing under general supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining quality control and training team members.

The candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology and ASCP certification, along with 1-2 years of laboratory experience. This is a full-time position with rotating weekends and a starting pay rate of $32.37/hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory environment required.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and non-waived testing under supervision.
• Maintain records and adhere to quality control policies.
• Identify and correct issues affecting test performance.

Skills

Understanding of laboratory equipment operation

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Team-working skills

Basic knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Job Summary

Starting Rate: $32.37/hour
40 hours per week, morning shift 7am-3:30pm, rotating every 3rd weekend and holidays. $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

Role Overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs waived and non‑waived testing under general supervision, following department SOPs, ensuring accurate results and records. They may also serve as a general supervisor, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, training, QC review, and inventory management. Responsibilities include specimen processing, test performance, and reporting results.

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 must 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.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.

Licenses & Credentials: Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required. Experience: 1–2 years in a laboratory environment required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and analytic techniques.
• Ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail and adherence to written protocols, communicating with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Team‑working skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professional interaction with physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• 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%)

Location & Hours

Onsite – 81 Highland Avenue, 40 hours per week. Morning shift: 7am‑3:30pm; rotating weekends and holidays required.

Pay Range

$26.63 – $38.70 per hour.

Employee Type & Grade

Regular, Grade 6.

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, 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 provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.