Medical Laboratory Scientist - Associate (Blood Bank, 10am-8pm)

Description
Under direct supervision, responsible for providing technical skills in organizing and performing various medical laboratory procedures and clinical laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures recognizing deviation from expected results. 
• Analyzes and corrects problems with the assistance of more senior personnel. 
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations on instruments. 
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment. 
• Accessions samples for in-house testing and referral laboratory testing. 
• Secures media and supplies for clinical testing or research studies and manages supply requests.
• Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures and in the preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. 
• Knowledge of general laboratory, safety and quality control, principles, techniques, and terminology, and use of complex medical equipment. 
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.