Night Shift Medical Lab Scientist — 1am-9:30am, Clifton

PRIDE Health; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking an Overnight Medical Lab Scientist for a Clifton, NJ facility. This 6-month contract offers a night shift (1:00 AM–9:30 AM EST) with a pay rate of $40/hour on a W-2 basis, depending on experience and education.

Responsibilities include validating specimens, performing tests, operating instruments, reporting results, and maintaining quality control. Requires a Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/medical technology and 2–4 years of lab experience, MLS/MLT credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Minimum 2–4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• MLS/MLT credentials may be required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with computers and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate reagents or controls as needed.
• Report accurate test results to support patient care.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies; assist with specimen processing.
• Maintain a safe work environment and use PPE.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

LIS familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/ Chemistry/ Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Pride Health is seeking an Overnight Medical Lab Scientist for a Clifton, NJ facility. This 6-month contract offers a night shift (1:00 AM–9:30 AM EST) with a pay rate of $40/hour on a W-2 basis, depending on experience and education.

Responsibilities include validating specimens, performing tests, operating instruments, reporting results, and maintaining quality control. Requires a Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/medical technology and 2–4 years of lab experience, MLS/MLT credentials preferred.