Versiti Blood Center of Ohio ยท 2 months ago
Scientist Laboratory IRL- 2nd Shift- $5K Sign on Bonus!!
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expVersiti Blood Center of Ohio is a leading organization in transfusion medicine and precision medicine. The Scientist Laboratory role involves performing advanced immunohematology testing and molecular testing on clinical and research specimens, ensuring accurate blood product preparation and reporting results in a timely manner.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification
Performs serologic and molecular tests according to SOP on clinical, study, QC and research samples
Recognizes and resolves procedural discrepancies in testing results
Interprets laboratory results
Reports laboratory results
Maintains accurate and complete records
Perform reagent preparation
Operates laboratory equipment correctly and perform quality control testing on equipment and reagents. Knows acceptable levels of performance
Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials
Performs secondary review and release of test results and provides feedback to ensure accurate reporting of results
Adheres to all required FDA, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks),CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and CAP (College of American Pathology) regulations. Follows cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) standards
Support implementation and validation of new tests/equipment
Assists in the training of new personnel and training of students
Assess competence of clinical diagnostic lab staff if applicable
Provides on call and/or overtime coverage as required
Listens, anticipates and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations
Communicates clearly, accurately and respectfully with customers, donors, and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared
Notifies management or other appropriate persons of problems or issues as appropriate
Works effectively with inter or intra-department(s) and project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals
Participates in quality and process improvement
Supports and promotes Versiti mission and values, both at work and in the community
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Science required
Medical Technology (MLS/CLS/MT) required
or science related degree with certification as a BB technologist required
1-3 years experience working in an Immunohematology reference laboratory or transfusion service preferred
Working knowledge of immunohematology and immunology theory
Skill in the operation of laboratory equipment, instrument, computer and materials
Effective time managing and organizational skills to perform multiple laboratory tests simultaneously
Maintain accurate, timely records of patient information and laboratory results
Strong detail orientation and analytical ability to evaluate and ensure accuracy of data related to laboratory results and patient information
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey understanding of factual and theoretical information and make recommendations to customers
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
MLS/CLS/MT/BB American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification required or equivalent required
Or; two-year degree from an accredited college, university or technical college in a Medical Laboratory Technician program with an MLT certification and 4-6 years of IRL experience required
Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) required
General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
General laboratory equipment including centrifuges, automated cell washers and incubator/waterbaths for performing clinical tests. required
Molecular instrumentation such as light cyclers required
Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.) required
pH meter, microscopes required
Preferred
1-3 years experience working in an Immunohematology reference laboratory or transfusion service preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Short- and Long-term disability
Life insurance
7% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
Voluntary programs
Discount programs
Others
Company
Versiti Blood Center of Ohio
Based in Columbus, Versiti Blood Center of Ohio provides blood, blood products, and specialty laboratory services to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
11-50 employees
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