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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Lancesoft INCClifton, NJ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Shift / Time Zone : Monday to Friday 9am to 5 : 30pm. EST

Duration :  09 / 08 / 2025 - 03 / 09 / 2026

Job Description :

  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
  • Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
  • Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
  • Review and release test results.
  • Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
  • Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
  • If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
  • Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
  • Maintain general appearance of the department.
  • Make sure reagents / test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review / train on new procedures.
  • Attend monthly department and any additional training / educational meetings.
  • Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location / use of all applicable safety equipment.
  • If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Knowledge :

  • A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
  • The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
  • Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

    • Education :

  • BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
  • 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
  • Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
  • United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
  • A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).

    • Work Experience :

  • 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology.
  • National and State licensure as required.

    • Special Requirements :

  • Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
  • Must interact with other departments.
  • Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
  • Must always protect patient confidentiality.
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    Medical Laboratory Scientist • Clifton, NJ, US