Sr Med Laboratory Scientist - CLEAR Lab - 40 hrs - Days -

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is looking for a Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist to manage routine and complex laboratory procedures. You will oversee analytic processes and ensure quality control while collaborating with leadership for process improvements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a science field, have three years of laboratory experience, and possess strong technical proficiency. The position is a day job within the Pathology Research department, ensuring high standards of laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge to perform and lead lab functions.
• Certification from recognized agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees complex procedures on laboratory specimens.
• Applies clinical judgment and collaborates on process improvements.
• Evaluates instrument performance and quality control results.
• Teaches compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytic procedures

Laboratory instruments

Quality control

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Medical Technology

Job description

General Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems. Responsible for establishing and ensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action as needed. Participates in applied research and development projects to introduce new technology and improved methods.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and performs routine and complex chemical, cytologic, hematologic, histologic, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic and/or microbiologic procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems. The Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform all duties of the Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist job, and in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist position.
• Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems.
• Responsible for establishing and ensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action as needed.
• Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.
• Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states.
• Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.
• Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of technical equipment. Assists in the correction of technical problems and serves as a technical resource redirecting the workflow or assignments as necessary to ensure proper coverage and service standards. Following successful completion of competency testing, may perform processing, testing, and result reporting without direct supervision.
• Teaches and ensures compliance with established divisional, departmental, and institutional policies and procedures, including clinical and research guidance compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. May be involved in human subject research by recruiting, consenting, and collecting specimens from patients.

Education and Experience Required

• Completion of accredited Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science or other sciences.
• Three (3) years of experience with progressive responsibility in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform, teach, and lead laboratory functions.

Certifications and Licensures

• Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical laboratory scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Pathology Research
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable