The Medical Laboratory Scientist will engage in advanced sample processing, microbiology, equipment uses, maintenance, troubleshooting, submission of quality control data, and point tech duties, including data form creation and review. The Medical Laboratory Scientist will refine skills in the areas of attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication as they begin to mentor and train Medical Laboratory Technicians. This is an exempt role with no supervisory responsibility.
Role Responsibilities
Determine the acceptability of samples for testing according to established criteria.
Advanced sample processing for blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other specimens in accordance with SOPs and/or Sponsor requirements.
Monitor and operate instrumentation, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urine analyzers.
Notify vet staff of clinically significant results.
Preventative maintenance and quality control of all analyzers
Collect and record data both on paper and electronically in a laboratory management system in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Study protocol review.
Data review for GLP compliance
Basic point technician duties, including study book preparation and collection.
Generate and verify accountabilities and sample manifests.
Pack samples for shipment.
Refrigerator and freezer mapping qualifications
Submit quality control data.
Basic microbiological setup and testing of samples.
Train and mentor Medical Laboratory Assistants
Assist in providing scientific guidance to Study Directors
Other duties as assigned
Role Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required.
ASCP or AMT certification required.
Minimum 2 years of medical laboratory experience preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Advanced understanding of study design and operational procedures
Knowledge of GLP and other federal regulations relating to the care of laboratory animals.
Ability to work effectively and independently under time constraints
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Bio is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives come together to drive innovation. Your unique background, talents, and insights will help us achieve our shared mission.
At NBR, our mission is to provide industry-leading, non-clinical research for targeted delivery of drugs, biologics, gene/cell therapies, and medical devices.NBR will continue to expand its service offering, footprint, and staffing to accommodate targeted delivery to all major body systems.NBR is driven by a culture of openness and respect. No ideas are discarded out of turn. We are inspired and powered by our wonder of science while recognizing the gravity of our research use in development of cures for treatment of unmet medical needs.