Medical Laboratory Scientist

Title : Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location : Clifton NJ 07012

Duration : 10 / 31 / 2025 - 2 / 14 / 2026

Shift / Time Zone : Tues-Sat 12pm-8 : 30pm

Job Description :

JOB 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. 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.

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