Pediatric Clinical Lab Scientist - Weekend Shift

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium

Job summary

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories in Durham, NC, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist for the Clinical Pediatrics Lab at Duke University Hospital. The position offers every-other-Saturday/Sunday shifts from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., ASCP certification strongly preferred, and eligibility for the first-shift weekend premium. Responsibilities include performing routine and complex laboratory tests, operating instrumentation, maintaining quality control, calibrating equipment, handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CLS or Medical Technology required; CLIA director flexibility considered on a case-by-case basis.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience not required for all tasks; first-shift weekend premium may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex tests in clinical laboratories according to procedures.
• Operate manual or computerized instrumentation and calibrate equipment.
• Handle specimens and ensure quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Prepare and report test results, communicate issues to staff.
• Assist in lab inspections and proficiency testing.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrumentation calibration

Specimen handling

Proficiency testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories in Durham, NC, seeks a Medical Lab Scientist for the Clinical Pediatrics Lab at Duke University Hospital. The position offers every-other-Saturday/Sunday shifts from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., ASCP certification strongly preferred, and eligibility for the first-shift weekend premium. Responsibilities include performing routine and complex laboratory tests, operating instrumentation, maintaining quality control, calibrating equipment, handling