Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert - Geisinger Medical Center - Full Time - Days

Geisinger Health System

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Expert at Geisinger Medical Center is responsible for performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources. This role serves as a technical expert, making operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist, and is crucial for ensuring quality control and troubleshooting technical issues within the laboratory. The position requires a balance between automation and manual testing across multiple areas, including Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis, while supporting a comprehensive healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical duties and serves as a technical expert at the instrument or platform level.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems with instruments.
• Makes operational decisions in the absence of the Analytical Specialist or Team Leader.
• Assists in the evaluation and validation of new products, assays, and instrumentation.
• Serves as a key operator for all instrumentation within the technical area of responsibility.
• Assists in the implementation of new testing and new methods, including procedure writing.
• Assists with annual procedure manual review and revision.
• Interprets specialized testing as appropriate.
• Ensures that competency, proficiency testing, quality control, and maintenance are completed and reviewed in conjunction with the Analytical Specialist.
• Assists Analytical Specialist with inventory management.
• Participates in the training of employees.
• Member of the Best Practice Committee for their area of responsibility when appropriate.
• Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR;
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Military experience as a Medical Laboratory Specialist or related medical specialties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, that starts day one of employment.
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive 401(K) plan that includes an automatic 5% Geisinger contribution starting day one of employment.
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time more quickly.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn monetary incentives.
• Family support that includes adoption assistance, IVF and IUI coverage, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.