Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist – MLS Expert

Geisinger; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. You will perform analyses from diverse specimen sources and act as a technical expert in the absence of the Analytical Specialist, guiding instrument-level decisions and troubleshooting issues to ensure accurate results.

You will participate in training, maintain competency standards, and contribute to evaluation of new testing methods and instrumentation while supporting quality control and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MLS/MLT or related field with ASCP or NAACLS accreditation.
• Two years' experience in a clinical laboratory or equivalent role.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Serves as the technical expert and makes decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems with instruments.
• Participates in training of employees and competency exams.
• Ensures competency, proficiency testing, quality control and maintenance are completed.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology program

Job description

Geisinger Medical Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. You will perform analyses from diverse specimen sources and act as a technical expert in the absence of the Analytical Specialist, guiding instrument-level decisions and troubleshooting issues to ensure accurate results.

You will participate in training, maintain competency standards, and contribute to evaluation of new testing methods and instrumentation while supporting quality control and documentation