Laboratory Scientist - Lovelace Women's Hospital

TriCore Reference Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment. Runs and evaluates quality control testing to ensure equipment is functional prior to patient testing.

What You Will Do

Performs clinical laboratory testing, operates laboratory equipment, interfaces and instruments, performs and documents basic maintenance procedures, and troubleshoots testing problems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Selected candidates will be placed into LS I, LS II, LS III, or LS IV based on education and experience. ASCP or AMT certification is preferred for LS IV placement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in biological, or chemical science from an accredited institution
  • Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
  • Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
  • Two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience
  • Four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience
  • Successful completion of a U.S. military medical laboratory training course
  • ASCP or AMT certification as a BB, C, CG, H, M, MB, MLT, MLS, SBB, SC, SCYM, SH, SM, or SMB, or ADLM Certification in POCT, or ACHI certification as CHA,CHT or CHS, or NRCC Certification as a Toxicological Chemist or Toxicological Technologist

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Opportunities for continuous learning
  • Education assistance
  • Wellness programs
  • Career advancement
  • Equity in the genuine commitment to the health of our communities
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