Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Pre/Post Analytics

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.

 

Job Summary

Senior Medical Lab Scientist
11 AM to 7:30 PM


This position assists in directing the daily workflow of Central Processing and the reference lab. The Senior Tech acts as a technical resource to laboratory assistants, completing tasks such as line troubleshooting, test investigation, provider discussions, resource management, training advisor, and serves as a cross departmental liaison. Assists the supervisors and manager in the staff performance review process by assessing productivity, error rate statistics, and other supporting documentation. Functions as a back-up to reference lab processes performed by the reference lab team.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I, in their role as Technical Supervisor, Technical Consultant, or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated responsibility for the technical oversight of the laboratory, including day-to-day supervision of operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Senior Technologist I oversees assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management.

As required by CLIA, testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director that require a degree of skill appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. They work independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. The role requires professional knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.
Does this position require patient care?
No

Essential Functions

After successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all applicable instruments and methods:

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test result records.

Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.

Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.

Follow established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.

Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting and either correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications (42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495).

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience
lab experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
- Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.
- Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
- Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, and analytic techniques.
- Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to pay c