JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Approved By: General Manager
Department: Analytical Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: General Supervisor
Manages People: No
Experience: 2 years of testing experience in high complexity testing
Level of Supervision: Occasionally directed in several aspect of the work.
Job Summary:
Essential Responsibilities/Duties:
Qualifications:
60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND
Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
A minimum of an associate degree in a biological or chemical science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND be certified by the ASCP, AMT or other organization deemed comparable by OASD(HA) or their designee Center for Laboratory Medicine Services (CLMS) as an MLT or MT/MLS; OR
Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and currently hold the military enlisted occupational specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician) by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to adapt quickly to new changes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
2-years high complexity PCR laboratory experience required.
Basic understanding of the data and internal controls
Broad understanding of sterile technique and cleaning necessary for a PCR Lab.
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