Senior Medical Lab Scientist — Research & Expert Testing

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health’s Providence lab seeks a Sr. Medical Technologist to oversee testing in a dedicated section. You will apply advanced problem-solving skills to conduct complex analyses and guide other staff, while staying current with literature and contributing to educational activities for students and residents.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a Pathology Manager and cross-disciplinary learning, with a regular day schedule and potential involvement in rotating duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• National certification (or eligible) in MLS/MT by ASCP or equivalent.
• Advanced or Master's Degree work in the area of specialization is desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience.
• The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.
• Applies an advanced level of knowledge and/or experience in a specific laboratory section in order to conduct and interpret routine, specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.
• Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section as well as the review, analysis, development and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge in order to function as a technical resource person for other technical personnel within the Specialists' area of specialization, providing guidance and direction in resolving difficult problems, such as discerning the cause of unusual or atypical reactions, setting up complex testing procedures, trouble-shooting equipment and instrumentation malfunctions, defining testing parameters and the like.
• Regularly reviews technical/professional literature on topics pertinent to area of specialization in order to remain current on new procedures, innovations, etc.
• May periodically contribute topics to professional journals, etc. presenting research and opinions within area of specialization.
• Regularly provides for the clinical education and experience of students and residents within area of specialization.
• May conduct formal classroom sessions to students and others presenting topics, analyses, technical background information, etc. from area of specialization.
• May interview and make recommendations for selection of staff.
• May participate in performance reviews of staff.
• May perform many of the duties of a Pathology Technologist when required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent

Advanced or Master's Degree work in the area of specialization

Job description

Brown University Health’s Providence lab seeks a Sr. Medical Technologist to oversee testing in a dedicated section. You will apply advanced problem-solving skills to conduct complex analyses and guide other staff, while staying current with literature and contributing to educational activities for students and residents.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a Pathology Manager and cross-disciplinary learning, with a regular day schedule and potential involvement in rotating duties as needed.