Senior Medical Lab Scientist Generalist

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Free Parking

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Shore Medical Center, Inc. within Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior I to perform specimen processing, testing, and reporting under CLIA guidelines. You will supervise workstations, ensure QC, and maintain precise records.

Qualified applicants have a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, ASCP certification, 3–5 years of lab experience, and must work night shifts and weekends, with competitive benefits and parking offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related field required.
• ASCP certification preferred / required per job postings.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting under CLIA.
• Supervise assigned workstations, provide QC review and training.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with quality control policies.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Starting Rate: $35.01/hour, 24 hours per week, night shifts, ask about the night differential. Full Benefits and Free Parking! Weekend rotations required- weekend differential included! We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Summary

As required by CLIA, the testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training, or experience, and technical abilities. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I, in their role as Technical Supervisor, Technical Consultant, or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the technical oversight of the laboratory, including the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Senior Technologist I is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management.

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.
• 42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required
• Lab experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.
• Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, and analytic techniques.
• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 81 Highland Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 24
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Night (United States of America)
• Pay Range $32.47 - $47.23/Hourly
• Grade 7

Benefits

• Full Benefits and Free Parking!
• Weekend rotations required- weekend differential included!
• We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus

EEO Statement

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 ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership 'looks like' by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.