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Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

Medical Lab Scientist in the Digital Pathology Lab at Duke University Hospital. Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This position is eligible for a $7,500 commitment bonus for a 1-year commitment.

General Description

Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory and may be composed of a combination of the following duties and responsibilities related to the specialization.

Work Performed

• Perform a variety of tests in clinical laboratories using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in the laboratory to include specimen handling, using manual and automatic equipment to test specimens, and performing and reporting analytical tests.
• Operate manual or computerized instrumentation.
• Calibrate andmaintaininstrumentation according to standard operating procedures.
• Process patient samples for testing using appropriate identification techniques and written procedures to ensure quality material for testing.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of assay problems as directed by senior staff.
• Communicate problems/issues toappropriate individuals.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in the development of new medical laboratory tests and techniques.
• Participate in the preparation for lab inspections.
• Review lab inspection documents and procedures tomaintainknowledge.
• Bring any non-compliance issues to the attention of upper-level staff.
• Performproficiencytesting as directed tomaintaincompliance with regulatory agencies.
• Document quality control and quality assurance results.
• Notify upper-level personnel of instrument malfunctions or unusual or unexpected data or results.
• Review written procedures and policies for accuracy andsubmitchanges to manager or designee.
• Understand,comply with, and perform all necessary safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with safety training.
• Report all safety incidents within 24 hours.
• Attend all laboratory meetings, safety training, and compliance training asrequired.
• Comply withcompetency testing procedures for laboratory staff.
• Trainnew staff.
• Serve as a resource person/role model, as per guidelinesdeterminedby laboratory management.
• Comply withlaboratory training programs.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to students, interns, residents, staff, and other employees.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work describedherein.
• Use behaviors that support achievement of balanced scorecard targets and support DUHS values.
• Consistently cooperate and communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure effective workflow.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical LaboratoryScience;or Medical Technology.
• Generalist certificationrequiredfor general laboratories. Generalist or specialty certificationrequiredfor specialty laboratories.
• Minimum educational or experience requirements may bemodifiedon a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA Director, provided minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

Two years of experience as a certified MLS.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Generalist or specialty certification by a nationally recognized board or agency (required). Certification will vary depending onlaboratory. Master of Science in lieu of certification for the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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