Scientist I / Med Tech I

Position Details

• Position: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET
• Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday with an occasional Sunday, depending on staffing needs

The Scientist I or certified Medical Technologist I performs analysis and evaluates individual and related laboratory data, recognizes patterns or trends that suggest significance of results and determines the level of clinical significance. Assists in authoring and modifying SOPs (standard operating procedures).

What You'll Do

• Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses by manual, automated, and/or microscopic methods.
• Integrate analytical results with specific and varied clinical trial protocols to evaluate the credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy of test results in order to facilitate the inclusion or exclusion of subjects from research programs.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including performing routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. Recognize and resolve instrument problems, independently evaluating and taking appropriate action to ensure accurate patient data when major instrument issues occur.
• Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and QC standards to ensure the accuracy of analytical results.
• Evaluate quality control procedures and results, and implement corrective actions when indicated. Perform ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends or problems and undertake corrective action.
• Conduct comparison studies for precision, accuracy, and linearity on new or existing assays or instruments. Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures and in the modification of existing methods.
• Provide instruction for new employees and students in the theory and practice of laboratory medicine and the interpretation of results.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Able to retain knowledge in various laboratory units and train new employees
• Know how to adapt to changes in workflow, unusual circumstances, high pressure and time sensitive environments
• Able to work well in a collaborative team environment

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions