Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Title:

Clinical Lab Scientist Job ID:

87205

Location:

White Plains, New York Role Summary Join a high-precision diagnostic team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient safety. Whether functioning as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or a Histotechnician, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process. Histotechnicians will utilize both manual and automated techniques to produce high-quality pathology slides, while Clinical Lab Scientists will oversee the accuracy and quality of results across all phases of testing. This is an inspiring opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a life-saving laboratory environment that values continuous learning and rigorous quality standards.

Key Duties:

Laboratory Operations (CLS): Follow pre-analytic and analytic procedures, maintaining meticulous records for proficiency testing and patient specimens. Histological Excellence (Histo): Perform embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks. Evaluate routine (H&E), special, and immunohistochemistry stains for accuracy before releasing slides.

Quality Assurance:

Adhere to all quality control activities, calibrations, and equipment verifications. Identify and document any deviations from performance specifications.

Regulatory Compliance:

Participate in regulatory readiness for CAP, AABB, NYSDOH, and the Joint Commission. Ensure all testing meets CLIA requirements.

Clinical Collaboration:

Confirm and communicate critical values to clinicians and patient units while maintaining strict STAT turnaround times.

Inventory & Maintenance:

Manage lot numbers, expiration dates, and labeling. Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.

Continuous Growth:

Participate in validations, training, and competency assessments, maintaining at least 12 continuing education credits per year.

Required Qualifications For CLS Candidates:

• Current NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS PA License.

Education in accordance with NYS Office of Professions and CLIA testing personnel requirements.

For Histotechnician Candidates:

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License or NYS Histotechnician License.

Health & Safety:

Flu Vaccine required (No exceptions).

Skills:

Proficiency in adhering to performance standards, policies, and professional behaviors in a laboratory setting.

Desired Qualifications Certification:

ASCP Certification is highly preferred for both roles. Education (Histo): Degree in Medical Technology or a related science preferred. Experience (Histo): One year of relevant hospital experience in Histology is preferred.

Location and Work Type Setting:

Hospital Laboratory Location:

White Plains, NY Work Type:

Full-Time |

Direct Hire Schedule:

Varied shifts available; Monday

• Friday (9:00 AM
• 5:00 PM or 2:00 PM
• 10:00 PM).

Total Rewards:

Full suite of healthcare benefits and a robust retirement plan. If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you! Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit. For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com