Traveling Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist- Part-Time

Traveling Certified Medical Laboratory Scientists are responsible for:

• Receiving and recording blood, other biological and environmental samples
• Processing blood samples, labeling cryovials, entering data about samples into biological sample management system
• Processing urine samples and others collected via oral rinses and swabs
• Entering data about all samples into biological sample management system
• Performing quality control activities (e.g., follow QC checklist) as instructed
• Preparing shipments of biological samples according to international and U.S. regulations
• Setting up/packing up the laboratory and interview rooms, including packing, unpacking, and storing light equipment and supplies 
• Attending project training, complete RTI required courses and certification by end of training
• Following all procedures in the Manual of Procedures
• Managing and maintain equipment, laptop, and supplies properly
• Providing all completed forms (e.g., timesheets) to supervisor, as requested
• Placing samples into temporary storage (refrigerator/freezer) in the MEC
• Serving as back-up for completing dental screening questionnaire, hearing tests, and participant check-in.
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years old
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with professional training in a laboratory science or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of core lab/hematology experience, or 1 year of experience performing moderate or high complexity testing,  as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT), Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in a CLIA certified health care setting.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment
• Skills and experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples
• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledge of shipping requirements for biological samples
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with all study participants
• Basic computer proficiency (accessing internet and various project applications) and clerical skills
• Good organizational skills with an eye to detail
• Ability to be flexible in working assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must possess valid driver's license

 

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or current licensure as MT/MLS/CLT in state of residence
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Willingness to be trained and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for driving the MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.