Medical Lab Scientist II - Needham
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Needham Heights
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Position/Department Summary Performs a variety of routine and
highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures.
Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of
results to other health care professionals. Key Responsibilities:
Performing a variety of moderate and highly complex and diagnostic
laboratory testing under general supervision in the laboratory. May
perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections
unique to each laboratory’s discipline. Evaluating whether the
results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action
internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines. Recording
results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical
interpretation. Performing regularly scheduled quality control,
preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to
laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair.
Participating in department continuing education including training
program expanding scope of knowledge. Providing general assistance
to less experienced laboratory personnel. Communicating
principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff.
Ensuring accurate test results by following good lab practices. Can
identify problems as if unsure of resolution seeks appropriate
assistance. Performing a variety of special projects and additional
work as needed/assigned. Observing guides, verifying and checks
documentation of less experienced lab personnel. Training and
teaching laboratory personnel and others. Contributes to the
continuing education program May act as lead in absence of
supervisor/manager. May prepare schedule or draft procedures.
Performing a variety of moderate to highly complex and specialized
diagnostic laboratory testing. Performing special projects as
assigned. May perform testing unique to the specific discipline in
the laboratory and at the bedside. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate’s Degree AND successful completion of an
ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory
Science program required Bachelor’s Degree AND successful
completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical
Laboratory Science program preferred. Experience: Minimum 3 years
of Clinical Lab Science experience required 5 years Clinical lab
experience preferred Certification: National certification
preferred Certification required for related science degreed
individuals Shift/hours: Monday - Friday, 11am - 7:30pm including
on call hours as needed Location: Needham Sign on Bonus: $7,500 one
time sign on bonus Employee Referral bonus: $2,000.00 Boston
Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched
benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision
and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies,
generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan,
Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification
Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on
T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
*LI-Onsite* The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable
and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any
base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education,
certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base
pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes
flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance,
child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off,
403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain
License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts
and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of
passion and teamwork.
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