Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist II

Job Responsibilities:
- Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Operate complex precision instrumentation and a variety of automated and electronic equipment.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOP’s).
- Review and release test results.
- Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
- Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control practices, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
- Perform proficiency testing and maintain the appropriate records.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the supervisor.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Ability to assist in developing and modifying procedures and programs to ensure the accuracy of a test.
- Receive, record, and qualify new reagents when applicable.
- Follow CLIA, HIPPA, OSHA and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
- This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Job Requirements:

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/MLT with associates degree or equivalent
- Must be CLIA eligible for High Complexity Testing

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing clinical testing on an automated chemistry analyzer
- Experience participating in analytical laboratory validation including adhering to approved protocols, data review and report writing
- Experience with Beckman IA/CC
- Military experience a plus

Work Experience:
- 5+ years clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Special Requirements:
- Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Skilled at laboratory operational workflows
- Must interact with other coworkers, and internal and external customers with courtesy and respect
- Must protect patient confidentiality at all times

Location:
- Boston, MA, on-site

Employment Type:
- Full-time, regular business hours

Relocation Assistance:
- None

Salary Range:
- $75,000 - $80,000 per year