Job Description
Job Overview
Fairview is looking for a
Medical Laboratory Scientist for the M Health Fairview-University of Minnesota Medical Center
Cell Therapy Laboratory located on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus.
This position's focus will be working in the
Main Lab .
- Full time position
- The hours include Monday through Friday (weekends as needed); working 1:00pm - 9:30pm
The laboratory processes over 1000 cellular products, including 700 autologous, allogeneic-related and allogeneic-unrelated peripheral blood, UCB, bone marrow, and tissue products annually in support of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at M Health Fairview-University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Accreditations: The UMMC Clinical Cell Therapy Laboratory is Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved and accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and AABB.
Technical Duties:
-Performs cell and tissue processing procedures necessary to prepare products for transplantation. Processes include: plasma and red blood cell depletion, buffy coat cell preparation, cryopreservation, thawing and product preparation for infusion, and quality control testing.
-Operate a variety of laboratory instrumentation including but not limited to: centrifuges, cell washers, cell analyzer, microscopes and liquid nitrogen controlled rate freezer.
-Perform database and cell processing entry using MicroSoft Access and Excel, commercial software systems and hospital lab systems.
-Perform analytical hematology, blood banking, and potency testing on cell products.
-Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
Quality Control/Quality Assurance:
-Responsible for quality control monitoring for processes and equipment.
-Complies with all standard operation procedures and policies.
-Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
-Takes appropriate action upon identifying abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results. Directly communicates and documents abnormal and critical results.
-Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels. Takes action to resolve and consults with supervisor as needed.
-Documents compliance with lab and facility policies and procedures.
-Complies with regulations of governmental or voluntary regulatory agencies.
-Collaborates with the customers to promote customer happiness.
Personal Attributes:
-Team player
-Flexible in work hours
-Able to work independently
-Acts as a resource for problem solving, corrective action and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations
-Initiates accurate safety or emergency responses.
-Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies
Required Qualifications - Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as high complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA '88.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
- A transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. • Equivalency verification documentation must be provided. or
- Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
- Master's degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided.
- Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. • ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT - MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or MT (Medical Technologist) within 1 Year or
- HEW Medical Technologist certification may be considered.
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:
Compensation Disclaimer An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,