Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior - Immunology

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I - Immunology

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

We’re offering a generous sign‑on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.

As required by CLIA, testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director and requiring a level of skill appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role requires working independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and documentation. This position requires professional‑level knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I, in their role as Technical Supervisor, Technical Consultant, or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated responsibility for technical oversight of the laboratory, including day‑to‑day supervision of operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Senior Technologist I also oversees assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, staff training, competency assessments, and inventory management.

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• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are analyzed in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all QC activities, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follow established corrective action procedures when test systems fall outside acceptable performance standards.
• Identify issues that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, and either correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications, in accordance with 42 CFR 493.1425 and 493.1495.

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology required or Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Sciences required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP‑BOC) required.

Lab experience 4 years required.

• The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.
• Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, and analytic techniques.
• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital…