Medical Lab Scientist - Electron Microscopy - First Shift

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist - Electron Microscopy - First Shift

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. 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 Electron Microscopy Lab at Duke University Hospital. Monday - Friday, First Shift with occasional weekends. Electron Microscopy experience is strongly preferred. This position is eligible for a $5,000 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. Tasks are performed according to written procedures and policies with careful monitoring of quality control and quality assurance practices.

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 and maintain instrumentation according to standard operating procedure

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 to appropriate 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 to maintain knowledge

Bring any non-compliance issues to the attention of upper-level staff

Perform proficiency testing as directed to maintain compliance 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 and submit changes to the manager or designee

Understand, comply, and perform all necessary safety procedures

Maintain compliance with safety training

Report all safety incidents within 24 hours

Attend all laboratory meetings, safety, and compliance training as required

Comply with competency testing procedures for the laboratory staff

Comply with laboratory training programs

May provide technical guidance and instruction to students, interns, residents, staff, and other employees

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Use behaviors that support the achievement of balanced scorecard targets and support DUHS (Duke University Health System) values. Consistently cooperate and communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure effective workflow.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Within the clinical laboratories, we embrace Duke's purpose, placing the patient at the center of everything we do. We do this by demonstrating behaviors that focus on delivering patient- and family-centered care and embodying the values that promote a positive work culture. We expect every team member to commit to these values and hold each other accountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belonging.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Bachelors of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology required. Minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience None required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Certification preferred.

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 our 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.

Worksite address

durham, NC, 27703, US

Who can apply

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