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Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee

Quest Diagnostics
Chantilly, USA
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
$23.00 / hour
Discovered 3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Education (Required)
  • BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology, or qualifies as a Technologist under 42 CFR § 493.1489.
  • Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
  • Work Experience (Preferred)
  • Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred
  • Physical and Mental Requirements
  • Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
  • The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Frequent walking and/or standing.
  • May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
  • Work Environment
  • Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
  • Knowledge
  • Theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
  • Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
  • Skills
  • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients
  • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
  • MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned analytical tests, up to the reporting step, under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
  • Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
  • Ensure that test systems are "in control" for each test performed.
  • Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
  • Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
  • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
  • Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements. • Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
  • Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
  • Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
  • Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Work Experience (Preferred)
  • Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred

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