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About the Role
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs high-complexity clinical laboratory testing to support patient care and clinical research activities, applying expertise to generate accurate and reliable laboratory results in areas such as hematology, chemistry, and immunology.
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports high-complexity laboratory tests, both automated and manual, with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates competency in laboratory principles, methodologies, and instrumentation across assigned testing areas.
- Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies and prepares reagents as required.
- Identifies and reports irregularities, instrument issues, or factors that may affect test accuracy.
- Participates in assay validation, method improvements, and implementation of new technologies.
- Follows all safety procedures, uses required personal protective equipment, and reports safety concerns.
- Ensures compliance with CLIA, CAP, GCLP, and internal quality management systems.
- Adheres to quality control policies, documents QC activities, and maintains a clean, organized work environment.
- Maintains required training, competency assessments, and continuing education.
- Supports internal and external audits, inspections, and quality initiatives.
- Verifies quality control results and releases patient or study results in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Assists with training and onboarding of laboratory personnel as needed.
- Performs duties in alignment with ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines when supporting clinical trials.
- Participates in special projects and performs additional tasks assigned by laboratory leadership.
Requirements
- 0–5 years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Meets CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing personnel.
- Proficiency in laboratory safety, infection control, and handling of hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to perform complex calculations, including averages, standard deviations, and QC metrics.
- Skilled in troubleshooting laboratory instruments and resolving testing issues.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, management, and external partners.
- All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete.
Skills
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Immunology
- Specialized testing
- Laboratory principles
- Testing methodologies
- Instrumentation
- Reagent preparation
- Quality control
- Assay validation
- Method improvements
- New technologies implementation
- Safety procedures
- Personal protective equipment usage
- CLIA compliance
- CAP compliance
- GCLP compliance
- Quality management systems
- ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 0-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- National certification as MLS/MT (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) required.
Salary/Compensations
- $46,200.00 - $96,200.00
About the Company
- NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business) is a mission-driven team that values collaboration, precision, and patient safety.
- IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries.
- We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
- IQVIA is committed to integrity in its hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud.
- We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments.
- Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
- To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact.
- No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere.
Equal Opportunity
- IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.