Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Conducts analyses and reports results from analysis/research findings to aid in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases of public health significance or in investigating other public health and environmental hazards.
  

• Complies with quality management processes and policies; recommends process improvements
  

• Troubleshoots instrumentation and testing problems
  

• Provides technical guidance to public health partners, clinicians, and the public
  

• General technical and laboratory practice knowledge: demonstrates general knowledge and skills related to the scientific and technical components of laboratory testing
  

• Ensures that accepted concepts and theories are applied to laboratory testing
  

• Integrates scientific and technical advances into laboratory operations
  

• Integrates basic laboratory techniques into standard operating procedures and new laboratory practices
  

• Resolves complex technical problems with methods, procedures, and laboratory equipment, including documenting corrective action
  

• Implements model laboratory practices
  

• Ensures utilization of established paper and electronic documentation methods or systems
  

• Serves as a role model, consistently conforming to the highest scientific standards and practices
  

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