Medical Laboratory Scientist — Precision Diagnostics & Impact

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Flex Spending

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to process specimens and perform high/moderate complexity testing under supervision. You will report accurate results, adhere to regulatory standards, and collaborate across teams to support patient care and efficient workflow.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, testing, result reporting, instrument maintenance, quality control, and participation in proficiency testing.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA personnel requirements for High Complexity testing.
• One (1) year healthcare or lab related work experience preferred.
• ASCP, AMT or defined equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning: evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to guidelines.
• Specimen Testing: follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting: correlates test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable.
• Computer Skills: demonstrates proficiency in HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment.
• Quality Control: follows quality control policies and maintains instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Proficiency Testing: participates in proficiency testing and ensures samples are treated as patient samples.
• Inventory Management: rotates stock and checks supply expiration dates.
• Training: assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety: follows Atlantic Health safety procedures.

Skills

CLIA High Complexity

Test result interpretation

HIS/LIS software

Equipment maintenance

Quality control

Training

Safety procedures

Education

MD/DO or doctoral

Master's in clinical laboratory science

Bachelor's in medical technology

Associate degree in related science

Tools

HIS

LIS

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to process specimens and perform high/moderate complexity testing under supervision. You will report accurate results, adhere to regulatory standards, and collaborate across teams to support patient care and efficient workflow.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, testing, result reporting, instrument maintenance, quality control, and participation in proficiency testing.