Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Urologic Cancer Diagnostics - Simply Biotech
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Plano, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27.67–$29 Per Hour
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Urologic Cancer Diagnostics
OVERVIEW
Are you looking for a new opportunity to join an exciting multinational healthcare company that provides actionable genomic information to personalize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer as a key member of their coveted Lab Ops team? In this role, you'll perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established processes and procedures. Our client is a market leader in the important and growing field of molecular diagnostics, is growing again fast, and is offering an hourly rate of between $27.67 - $29.00/hr. DOE, excellent fully paid healthcare benefits for employees, 401K, and progressive career opportunities! This is a Wednesday to Saturday, 9:30am to 7:30pm full-time opportunity.
Immediate opening for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I near Plano, TX who possesses:
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological, chemical, or physical science.
- 2 years of experience experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting to include tests CLIA classified as high complexity
- Molecular experience
- Experience working with LIMS database, quality systems and lab automation
- *preferred* microbiology experience
Please send your resume to
mturner@talentzok.com
and call (858) 356-6772KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Performs all manual technical procedures relating to specimen preparation, specimen type, protocols, and procedures.
- Operates automated laboratory instrumentation assigned to designated department and/or shift, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures as required.
- Conducts all microbiological techniques including, but not limited to: Performing and reviewing quality control results. Process patient specimens for batching and plating. Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms. Staining slides and reading gram stains.
- Works safely in a BSL II facility.
- Consistently and accurately transcribes patient test results from raw data generated from an instrument into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS) laboratory information system.
- Must have good reasoning ability; be knowledgeable of clinical pathology processes and uses organizational skills to meet established turnaround time deadlines.
- Responsible for the accurate documentation of all testing activities including but not limited to patient specimens, proficiency testing, quality control results, the performance of preventive maintenance/calibration of instruments, and LIS results entry.
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correcting the problem(s) and notifying the Laboratory Operations Management or Laboratory Director.
- Responsible for documenting corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Maintains on a daily basis, a neat, clean, well-organized work area including adequate daily working supplies stocked/stored at each bench.
- Responsible for completing assigned tasks in MasterControl within the required timeframes.
- Responsible for the inspection, labeling, and storing of incoming supplies, when necessary.
- Maintains complete and documents records in real time that includes but is not limited to department logs, files, and worksheets.
- Recognizes and effectively communicates laboratory results requiring immediate attention.
- Assist in training and cross-training licensed Medical Laboratory Scientists and Non-MLS employees.
- Responsible for administering and performing competency assessment (biannually for new employees employed less than one year) when scheduled.
- Assist in writing and revising operational procedures.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to
mturner@talentzok.com
and call (858) 356-6772About the Company
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