Brine Group Staffing Solutions Hiring for Medical Technologist Job at Boston, MA Full Time

Medical Technologist
Monday – Friday, Day Shift
Location: Boston, MA

• Lucrative compensation package, including yearly bonus.
• Top notch benefit package, including many company perks.

Our client is located in the heart of the world’s biotech innovation hub and boasts a 20-plus-year track record of delivering premier bioanalytical services along with specialized diagnostic testing. This facility houses seasoned scientists that collectively have developed, optimized, and validated hundreds of assays for innovative biologic drugs across an array of disease states. They support the full assay lifecycle, from optimization or technology transfer to full validation. This lab can also perform routine sample testing for LDTs or assays developed in-house. They support pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovators of all sizes in their efforts to progress innovative new large molecule drugs to market.

CUSTOM AND SPECIALIZED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
Our client’s diagnostic CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited, New York State-licensed Boston laboratory offers diagnostic testing services to reference labs for a diverse range of clinical samples, accepted from all 50 states. They specialize in esoteric testing using FDA-cleared assays and laboratory developed tests (LDTs) for infectious disease testing, diagnostic immunology, vitamin testing, parasite-borne infection testing, and more.

The diagnostic lab has an opening for a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS/CLS), and offers the opportunity to get involved with pre-clinical and clinical trials testing.

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing high complexity Clinical Diagnostic patient testing and ensuring specimen integrity by adhering to established procedures including quality control, quality assurance, and safety procedures as well as all relevant regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performing high complexity testing according to approved procedures and within established turnaround times.
• Performing specimen handling and processing according to establish procedures.
• Preparing reagents and documenting preparation and expiration requirements.
• Accurately documenting all assay components for maximum sample and run traceability.
• Entering, reviewing, approving, and releasing specimen results to clients.
• Analyzing, reviewing, approving, and reporting test and quality control results according to established acceptance criteria and approved procedures.
• Maintaining paper and electronic records of test results.
• Troubleshooting test systems and taking appropriate remedial action when appropriate or as directed by Laboratory Management.
• Performing and documenting routine equipment use, maintenance, calibration as well as routine, scheduled, and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
• Operating all laboratory equipment and software according to approved procedures.
• Reporting any deviations, nonconformances, safety incidents, or other events to Laboratory Management.
• Adhering to all laboratory and company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to all HIPAA requirements.
• Proactively informing Customer Service of any issues which may cause late results.
• Reviewing SOPs and other documentation as assigned.
• Identifying problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and taking appropriate action including notification of Laboratory Management.
• Complying with quality assurance procedures.
• Participating in laboratory continuing education programs.
• Participating in proficiency testing and competency evaluation throughout the year.
• Ordering and maintaining supplies required for assigned tests.
• Performing and documenting lot-to-lot quality control of reagents prior to use.
• Maintaining high quality records including but not limited to assay batch records, equipment maintenance forms, reagent preparation batch records, data analysis templates.
• Participating in method development and equipment qualification activities as directed by Laboratory Management.
• Maintaining strict cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols in designated and shared workspaces.
• Training other technologists on tests and laboratory procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting audits, inspections, and assisting in responding to observations, if applicable.
• Maintaining knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Overseeing technical aspects of assigned assays and the work of other technologists on those assays.
• Leading and participating in project based and improvement work.
• Seeking efficiencies in testing and laboratory procedures.
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related life science.
• National certification as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Not less than 5 years of experience testing moderate to high complexity assays.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge and application of CLIA, CAP, and NYS DOH CLEP regulation, standards, and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage, set, and organize multiple priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge and application of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to research and benchmark industry best practices for application inside the Company.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations; ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to collect and analyze data using statistical methods.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task.
• Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Proficiency in LIMS and Quality Management software packages.

Please contact John Baumann at 978-941-4206, or email: [email protected]

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