Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientist- Full-Time at RTI International

United States

<p><strong>Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientists are responsible for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Receive and record biological and environmental samples.</li> <li>Processing blood, urine, oral rinse, and swab samples.</li> <li>Labeling cryovials and enter sample data into the sample management system.</li> <li>Performing quality control activities as instructed.</li> <li>Preparing biological shipments according to U.S. and international regulations.</li> <li>Setting up and pack up the laboratory and interview rooms.</li> <li>Managing and maintain equipment and supplies.</li> <li>Completing required forms to supervisor, as requested.</li> <li>Following study protocols and infection control guidelines.</li> <li>Attending and complete all required project training.</li> <li>This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.</li> </ul> <strong><span>Qualifications</span></strong> <p><strong>Minimum Required Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be at least 21 years old.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li> <li>Professional training in a laboratory science or related field.</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of lab experience in CLIA-certified setting.</li> <li>Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in a CLIA-certified health care setting.</li> <li>CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months).</li> <li>Experience with biological sample processing and shipping.</li> <li>Experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples.</li> <li>Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and shipping regulations for biological samples.</li> <li>Strong communication and organizational skills.</li> <li>Flexibility in assigned work schedules and tasks is essential.</li> <li>Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.</li> <li>Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.</li> <li>Must possess a valid driver’s license.</li> <li>In order to travel by air, federal law requires individuals to have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or current licensure as a MT/MLS/CLT in state of residence.</li> <li>Phlebotomy experience.</li> <li>Fluency in Spanish.</li> <li>Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.</li> </ul>