Medical Lab ScientistMT II

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Join Us as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/MT II - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs reviews and interprets complex esoteric and routine laboratory analyses using manual automated and/or microscopic methods. This role involves analyzing and evaluating individual and related laboratory data recognizing patterns or trends that suggest the significance of results and determining their clinical relevance. The MT II authors and modifies Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and acts as a mentor to newer employees. Additionally the Specialist II interacts regularly with non-laboratory departments and assists with administrative duties as requested by laboratory management.

What Youll Do:
Perform review and interpret complex esoteric and routine chemical hematological coagulation renal lipid and hormonal analyses by manual automated and/or microscopic means.
Integrate analytical results with specific and highly varied clinical trial protocols to evaluate credibility appropriateness and accuracy of test results in order to facilitate entry or exclusion of subjects from research programs.
Operate maintain troubleshoot and repair clinical laboratory equipment including routine preventative maintenance calibrations and safety checks.
Recognize and pursue instrument problems and resolutions and independently evaluate and take appropriate course of action necessary to produce accurate patient information when major instrument problems occur.
Evaluate analytical reagents calibrators and QC standards to ensure the accuracy of analytical results.
Evaluate quality control procedures evaluate results and implement corrective action when indicated. Perform ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems and undertake corrective action.
Run comparison studies for precision accuracy and linearity on new or existing assays or instruments. Assist with design and implementation of new procedures and the modification of existing procedures.
Regularly provide instruction for new employees and students in the theory and practice of laboratory medicine and the interpretation of results. Serve in a mentor to team members providing guidance and reviewing and checking work.

Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree or equivalent from NAACLS accredited college and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Board certified or eligible.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years)
In some cases an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.


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

Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical equipment.
Occasionally drives to site or client locations occasionally travels within the United States.
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.

Why Join Us

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific you become part of a global team that values passion innovation and a commitment to scientific excellence. Youll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experienceand where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrows breakthroughs.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1