Medical Lab Scientist I

Position Overview: Seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for a full-time daytime role in a hospital laboratory. Responsibilities include performing accurate and timely testing, ensuring instrument calibration, and maintaining compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards such as CLIA, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA. Key Duties: Conduct complex laboratory testing, troubleshoot, and ensure validity of results.Monitor quality control and patient results, participate in process improvement activities.Manage inventory and contribute to financial performance enhancements.Assist in training staff, participate in departmental projects, and serve as a resource for internal and external education.Handle specimen collection, processing, and referral procedures with correct identification and sample integrity. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, chemistry, or biology.Certification (MLS or categorical) or completion certificate from an accredited program.Competency in phlebotomy and familiarity with laboratory systems and terminology.Foreign candidates require credential evaluation; state-specific certification maintenance may be necessary. Preferred Skills: Certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB; experience with specimen requirements, medical terminology, and specimen processing; additional education or experience is a plus. Pay Range: $31.75 - $52.91/hour, based on experience, education, and certifications.