Professor - Chemistry teaches courses in the discipline area of chemistry. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Chemistry provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Chemistry typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood
and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of
laboratory instruments and information systems.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological,
histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on
laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information
systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease. The
Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform duties described here, and, in a
given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties as actual duties will
pertain to the specific assignment.
2. Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action
and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes
and resolve problems, including:
a) Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.
b) Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states.
c) Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic
causes of unexpected test results.
3. Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting
of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems.
Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing,
testing, and reporting without direct supervision.
4. Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures,
including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental,
and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
5. Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including,
proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and
adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees,
and successfully completes regular competency assessments. Maintains the
laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory
discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory
Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org); or possesses a categorical
scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB; or has met the requirements
for AAB and/or AMT certifications.
2. Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
3. Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform
laboratory functions are required.
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