"When I realized all of the opportunities that being a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides - the versatility you get with only one degree - I said sign me up! It's a really wonderful career."
At Labcorp Diagnostics, you'll be a part of an innovative life sciences company that is deeply integrated with guiding patient care and providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services. With a mission to improve health and improve lives, Labcorp delivers world-class diagnostic solutions and pioneers new diagnostic technologies to improve the delivery of care. As a member of the LabCorp team, you will support a dedicated staff in resulting samples, at a high volume that demands the most accurate and precise analysis possible. You'll join a collegial scientific staff who appreciates that on the other side of every specimen is a person who depends on us! Labcorp is a leader in laboratory medicine and we strive to meet the rapidly evolving healthcare needs.
Do work that matters. Join Labcorp and be a part of our team bringing laboratory diagnostics to a new level.
Responsibilities:
Reviews and reports patient results accurately, and with integrity
Accurately and promptly responds to client inquires that are technical in nature
Effectively communicates with clients, physicians, nurses, pathologists and LabCorp staff; and Laboratory teams
Oversees the technical component of the laboratory to ensure that patient results are reported reliably and in a timely fashion.
Ensures accuracy for all testing in the lab, including instrument performance and addressing root causes when issues arise
Guides implementation of new assays and instrumentation in the lab in collaboration with the research and development team
Makes recommendations to improve workflow, support staffing needs as well as optimization of reagent utilization
Serves as last-stop to solve clients' technical problems (i.e., test rejection)
Assists the Quality department to ensure all required regulations are followed
Attends client meetings, to support business development or address customers' concerns
Projects credibility and builds rapport with medical providers/Labcorp clients, providing quick/accurate responses to inquires
Keeps up with scientific advances and other literature, offering perspectives about improvements, such as how a report reads
An interest in providing staff educational seminars, participation in national technical societies and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts is encouraged
Sets the tone in the lab for performance and quality, ensuring techs perform duties correctly (i.e., handling specimens, pipetting)
Shares experiences and ideas with discipline directors, such as improvements to SOPs, reports, interfaces
Works effectively and efficiently with the Laboratory Director on the above functions and as deemed necessary
Other duties as needed.
Requirements:
PhD in the biological or physical sciences or MD.
Preferred: Board Certification from the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics or eligibility to take the boards. Candidates with other boards or training may be considered with a showing of experience in histocompatibility testing
Leadership skills to work with lab staff, developing their capabilities and involving them in problem-solving/urgent matters
Deductive reasoning/analytical skills to reach a resolution to customer inquiries or lab opportunities/issues
Depth and breadth of experience within a clinical lab, understanding validation, quality control and quality management; proficiency testing; and regulatory requirements
Ability to respond to stressful and urgent situations in a timely manner.
Knowledge of quality standards and accountable for providing accurate results
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.
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Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.