Night Shift Medical Lab Scientist — Weekend Premium

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Central Automated Lab at Duke University Hospital. The position includes every other weekend night hours from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

and carries the potential for third shift weekend premium. ASCP certification is strongly preferred as part of our accredited and CAP/CLIA-compliant labs. Responsibilities include performing routine and complex laboratory tests, operating and maintaining instruments, and ensuring quality control and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or BA in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required. May be modified per CLIA director discretion.
• ASCP certification strongly preferred.
• Third shift weekend work with Every Other Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. is part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tests in clinical laboratories using standard techniques and equipment.
• Operate manual or computerized instrumentation and calibrate/maintain as per SOPs.
• Process patient samples and report analytical results with quality control adherence.
• Participate in lab inspections, proficiency testing, and safety compliance.

Skills

Clinical testing

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical laboratory science

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Central Automated Lab at Duke University Hospital. The position includes every other weekend night hours from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

and carries the potential for third shift weekend premium. ASCP certification is strongly preferred as part of our accredited and CAP/CLIA-compliant labs. Responsibilities include performing routine and complex laboratory tests, operating and maintaining instruments, and ensuring quality control and safety