Primary Job Title:
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Technologist
Clinical Lab Technologist
Laboratory Scientist
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Location:
Clifton, NJ
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details (Contract roles only):
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $25/hr
Job Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex laboratory testing and analysis while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality control procedures. This role is responsible for specimen testing, result validation, documentation, and maintaining laboratory quality and safety standards in accordance with established clinical laboratory protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Review/train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department and additional training/educational meetings.
Participate in all applicable safety training sessions and know the location and contents of the safety manual and applicable safety equipment.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Required Experience:
Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing and laboratory operations.
Strong computer skills and the ability to work within multiple laboratory computer systems.
Knowledge of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes.
Knowledge of multiple laboratory testing areas.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for candidates with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
National and State licensure as required.
Nice-to-Have Experience:
1 year clinical experience performing high complexity testing.
Experience working in regulated clinical laboratory environments.
Required Skills:
Clinical laboratory testing and analysis
Quality control and quality assurance procedures
Laboratory data analysis and result validation
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of CLIA laboratory standards
Laboratory instrumentation and calibration
Clinical laboratory information systems
Regulatory compliance and documentation
Troubleshooting laboratory test performance issues
Additional Skills:
Specimen handling and processing
Test analysis and reporting
Record maintenance and documentation
SOP adherence
Corrective action documentation
Critical result reporting
Customer and internal lab communication
Regulatory inspection support
Safety training participation
Laboratory equipment handling
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:
Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, the organization offers insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, the company is committed to advancing healthcare outcomes and delivering value through innovative diagnostic services.
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number:
26-02404
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