Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - 3rd Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate and high complexity testing, interpret results, and ensure quality standards. You will lead daily activities as shift senior scientist, troubleshoot instrumentation, and mentor laboratory staff while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in research and validation of new procedures, and uphold Abbott's commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or equivalent training and experience as defined: 60 semester hours or equivalent includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or 24 semester hours of science with chemistry/biology credits.
• 3+ years of high complexity clinical testing experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Certification/authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests according to SOPs with minimal supervision.
• Perform, review, and document quality control procedures.
• Identify and resolve problems to maintain high quality test processes and results.
• Provide leadership as shift senior scientist and mentor laboratory staff.
• Contribute to research, validation, and implementation of new procedures and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and safety regulations.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Leadership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological science

Tools

Laboratory automation

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Overview

The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpreting and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, assisting Laboratory Leadership with advanced laboratory duties, and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will continually display excellent initiative in all aspects of their work, contribute to projects and discussions in addition to daily laboratory testing and consistently performing to high standards. Leadership is demonstrated in technical troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and processes as well as laboratory quality improvements, health and safety, and training of laboratory staff.

Essential Duties

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures with minimal supervision.
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
• Identify potential problems, determine potential solutions, and take appropriate action in order to maintain a high level of quality in test processes and results.
• Achieve and maintain competency on laboratory tasks.
• Participate in research, validation, and/or implementation of new procedures and/or technologies.
• Maintain stringent standards for quality, by identifying, investigating, correcting, and documenting any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution.
• Determine appropriate time allocation between daily test processing needs and project needs in a high quality, efficient and effective manner with minimal direction.
• Demonstrate and maintain effective communication with internal employees, managers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Model behaviors that promote high productivity, quality and maintaining TAT.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Act with an inclusive mindset.
• Work a designated schedule.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to perform technical work up to 80% of a typical working day and administrative work up to 20% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Comply with safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the clinical laboratory safety manual.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, blood or blood products and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Observe principles of data security and patient confidentiality.
• Maintain ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
• Travel between Exact Sciences sites may be required.
• Perform job duties as expected of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Perform training and competency tasks with laboratory personnel on current and new procedures.
• Provide leadership in daily activities as a shift senior scientist.
• Assist the laboratory supervisors including, but not limited to, writing, and reviewing procedures, documents, and forms, and assisting in developing the troubleshooting and decision-making skills of the Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
• Oversee the activities and provide guidance and constructive feedback to clinical laboratory scientists I and II.
• Ability to recognize deviations from the accepted practice and perform deep root cause analysis.
• Professional demeanor and behavior in all work-related interactions.
• Ability to respond to stakeholder requests in a professional and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. 3+ years of high complexity clinical testing experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Demonstrated strong professionalism and leadership skills. Demonstrated intermediate level project management skills. Demonstrated strong technical skills and professional working knowledge of job industry. Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution. For degree not in those listed above: 90 semester hours which must include 16 semester hours in chemistry (6 of which must be in inorganic chemistry); 16 semester hours in biology courses and 3 semester hours of math. Certification from one of the nationally recognized certification agencies such as ASCP or state licensure that has been determined to be equivalent. Experience with laboratory automation and laboratory information systems. Experience in molecular biology techniques and principles.

Compensation & Additional Information

The base pay for this position is $26.50 – $53.00/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: Not specified
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No
• SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential – because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions – across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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