Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Job Description

Salary: $35 - $40

Are teamwork, inclusion, and growth important to you? Are you looking for an environment where departments work together to achieve success? Would you like to enjoy what you do and who you do it with? Then WELCOME to Monarch Diagnostics. You are our people! We are a leading diagnostics lab based in Addison, TX that is built on a strong foundation of teamwork. We are one team working to achieve a common dream. Our laboratory performs high complexity toxicology and molecular testing and are preparing to expand - that means we need YOU! We at Monarch Diagnostics are looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)

Company:Monarch Diagnostics

Location: Addison, TX. Are teamwork, inclusion, and growth important to you? Are you searching for an environment where departments collaborate seamlessly to achieve collective success? Would you thrive in an atmosphere where you love the work you do and the people you do it with? Welcome to Monarch Diagnostics. Monarch Diagnostics stands as a premier diagnostic testing laboratory, specializing in high-complexity urine analysis, infectious disease testing, and drug screening services, with plans for expansion. Collaborating with partners of varying sizes, from individuals to corporations nationwide, we pride ourselves on our commitment to teamwork. Located in Addison, TX, we have established ourselves as a leading diagnostics lab, founded on a robust culture of collaboration.

Position

Overview:

We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist who will focus on conducting high-complexity urine drug screens and confirmations on LC/MS instruments, as well as infectious disease testing. Potential to move full time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Minimum of 2+ years prior work experience in a laboratory certified under CLIA

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites

Responsibilities:

Utilize technical knowledge of laboratory testing and terminology to ensure accuracy in test results

Execute the analysis and processing of data, and release patient test results in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

Conducts clinical molecular genetic testing for multiple workflows as well as high-complexity urine drug screens and confirmations on LC/MS instruments

Adhere to and review the laboratory's quality control policies, emphasizing documentation of all quality control and quality assurance activities

Evaluate test results for accuracy and assist in their interpretation for physicians

Demonstrates knowledge in laboratory procedures

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in multitasking and time management

Communicate effectively and demonstrate attention to detail in cross-referencing information and prioritizing tasks

Ensure that test result reports contain pertinent information required for patient interpretation

Maintain compliance with laboratory policies for personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous waste disposal, and IT security

Participate in performing test method validation and verification runs for accuracy and precision

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Full-time