Clinical Laboratory Scientist

We are seeking Clinical Lab Scientists for 3-6 month contracts in Saipan. This includes flights, housing and hourly pay. About the Role: This position is a temporary, Full-Time employment status at 40 hours per week with a shift schedule of eight (8) hours per day from 7: 30am to 4: 30pm, Monday through Sunday with flexible day(s) off per week. Employment start date will begin on July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This position is paid on a bi-weekly basis (2-week period). Fringe benefits: Paid time off & holidays. Responsibilities: Conduct and validate complex diagnostic testing procedures on clinical specimens using advanced laboratory instrumentation and methodologies.

Interpret laboratory results and apply clinical correlation with disease pathophysiology to assist physicians in making informed medical decisions. Ensure testing accuracy by performing and documenting instrument calibration, quality control, and preventative maintenance. Troubleshoot instrument errors, assay anomalies, and specimen integrity issues using professional judgement and scientific methods. Maintain strict adherence to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, safety protocols, and accrediting body standards. Collaborate with medical professionals to review testing outcomes and improve diagnostic workflows. Participate in laboratory quality assurance programs and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Support public health surveillance and epidemiological initiatives through laboratory data reporting and interpretation. Mentor and provide technical training to laboratory new staff, lower-level clinical laboratory technicians, interns, and other allied health professionals. Engage in continuing education and remain current on new testing methodologies and advancements in clinical laboratory science. Perform all laboratory testing of patient specimens as defined in policies and procedures, as designated, and as scheduled. Operate all laboratory equipment including performing quality checks, calibrations, troubleshooting malfunctions, changing reagents, and conducting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually user maintenance as required by the manufacturer.

Compile appropriate documentation of all testing and instrument activities, such as QC results, actions taken, etc. Maintain laboratory supply inventories, analyzers, storage spaces, work stations, and conduct inventory procedures. Participate and assist in educational and training activities. Perform data collection, data analysis, review laboratory testing, and compile reports as designated. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients to collect samples for testing. Handle and process all specimens for appropriate laboratory testing. Communicate with the Laboratory Manager, Supervisors, and co-workers of any potential problems or complications with patient specimens, laboratory instruments, or testing processes.

Review, record, and release patient results in accordance with established protocols. Adhere to emergency coverage schedules to perform work duties as assigned for all shifts of the operations, i. e. day, night, graveyard, weekends, or holidays. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:

US Bachelor’s Degree in a Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or Biological Science from an accredited institution with the minimum hours of course work and training required to perform laboratory testing, as defined by CLIA requirements OR a foreign Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology program that meets all education and training, as defined by CLIA requirements. Foreign degrees must be evaluated to determine the equivalency of their education to an education obtained in the United States (U. S. ).

The equivalency evaluations should be on a course-by-course basis and may be performed by a nationally recognized organization. These evaluations may be conducted and certified by organizations such as the National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) (http: //www. naces. org), the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (http: //www. aice-eval. org), or World Education Services (https: //www. wes. org). Applicant must have two years of recent and applicable clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory performing moderate to high-complexity testing.

Applicants must be certified and hold a valid license to practice laboratory medicine issued under the American Society of Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent board certifications such as the ASCPi, American Medical Technologist (AMT), or the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Licensed by the CNMI Healthcare Professions Licensing Board (HCLB) as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Conditional Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successful clearing of pre-employment health and drug screening in accordance with policy. ```