Lab Scientist - Certified (MLS/CLS/MT/MLT)
On-siteWabash, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Perform medical laboratory tests following established policies and procedures while adhering to performance and quality standards. Manage clinical instrument maintenance and lead new test and instrumentation development projects. Train other laboratory co-workers and actively participate in committee and project leadership roles to ensure the laboratory remains ready for inspection. Provide guidance to staff and assume responsibility for the consequences of decisions. Maintain extensive knowledge of techniques, instruments, and basic medical sciences. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying science field, current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, and the ability to lift 50 pounds with good visual acuity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or other major that qualifies as an equivalency according to CLIA 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B)
- At the time of hire or promotion, must be a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the National Credentialing Agency, the American Medical Technologists, or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts)
- 1 year of clinical laboratory experience, performing non-waived patient testing and required to pass a nationally recognized certification exams (AMT or ASCP) within 5 years and 6 months from the hire date
- visual acuity
- color discrimination
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- good verbal and written communication skills
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