• Medical Lab Scientist I

    Actalent (Cleveland, OH)


    Medical Lab Scientist I

    Job Description

    The Medical Lab Scientist I in the Special Chemistry Department will be responsible for testing assigned specimens. This role involves sample extraction using manual pipetting techniques, Tecan automated technology, and conducting manual data review of calibrations, QC, and chromatography. The scientist will follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. Proficiency testing samples must be tested in the same manner as patient specimens, and the results will be analyzed using approved testing procedures. Test results will be reviewed and released in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct sample extraction using manual pipetting techniques and Tecan automated technology.

    + Perform manual data review of calibrations, quality control, and chromatography.

    + Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.

    + Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested similarly to patient specimens.

    + Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and review and release test results.

    + Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

    + Follow laboratory policies when test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.

    + Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or reporting, or notify technologist or supervisor.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in chemistry, clinical laboratory, CLIA regulations, and pipetting techniques.

    + Experience with medical laboratory procedures, gas chromatography, and liquid chromatography.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Degree in Chemistry with 25+ credits in Chemistry courses, including analytical and instrumental courses (Requirement for CLIA).

    + 1 year of clinical lab experience is a plus.

    + Experience with HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, research, pharmaceuticals, or toxicology.

    Work Environment

    The position is located in a very busy clinical lab environment with rotational weekends. The working hours are Sunday through Thursday, from 4 pm to 12:30 am, and include a 10% shift differential for the evening shift and a 15% weekend differential. Employees receive benefits including Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for full-time employees who meet hours requirements, 15 PTO days in the first year, paid holidays, annual bonus opportunities, 401(k) with matching contributions, variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blueprint for Wellness, tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs, and opportunities for career advancement.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $70720.00/yr.

     

    Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who meet hours requirement15 PTO days first yearPaid HolidaysAnnual Bonus Opportunity 401(k) with matching contributionsVariable compensation plan (AIP) bonusEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Blueprint for WellnessTuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who meet hours requirements

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.