Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client located in Houston, TX.

This position is for a healthcare company and the team is looking for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or BS / BA in chemistry or biology with at least 1 year of clinical experience in highly complex testing.

Schedule : Tuesday Saturday, 10 AM to 6 : 30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents / test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review / train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training / educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location / use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology, or associate’s degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist.
• 1-year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology.

National and State licensure as required.

A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.

Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!

Contract : 3-month contract with potential for extension and / or conversion

Salary : $45 - $50 per hour depending on the experience, W2.

Recruiter : Ery Baniqued

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.

S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

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Note : Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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