Medical Laboratory Scientist
1 day ago
The Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Natera involves analyzing clinical specimens, ensuring equipment is well-maintained, and overseeing daily laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical laboratory procedures, excellent technical and communication skills, and the ability to guide and train team members.
Key Responsibilities- Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed
- Proficient at analyzing clinical laboratory specimens following standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors
- Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
- Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab
- Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable
- Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace
- Completes training and other deadlines on time
- Provide guidance for new Clinical Laboratory Operator and/or Medical Laboratory Scientists
- Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)
- Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common analytical and processing errors according to the laboratory's standard operating procedure
- Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
- Assists with documentation for nonconformance reports
- Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices
- Conducts independent continuous improvement projects
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation (example maintenance logs, bench worksheet)
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable)
- Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date)
- Maintain inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties
- Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail)
- Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor; offers suggestions/ideas for improvement
- Assists teammates in completing daily tasks and facilitate workflow as needed
- Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner; acts as a role model/mentor to others
- Adheres to Departmental Expectations
- This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
- Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
- Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
- BS/BA degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
- Current MT/MLS/CLS/MB certification preferable from ASCP, AMT, or AAB
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills
- Experience in Molecular Biology preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Word processing and data management skills
- Ability to work well in a group
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Duties typically performed in BSL-1 to 2 laboratories with potentially hazardous material
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
- Duties may require working weekends and overtime
- Must be able to lift boxes or supplies up to 35lbs
- Duties require wearing safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory coat
- Duties require exposure to cold air due to frequent accessing of refrigeration and/or freezer units
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