Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Duration: 5+ months (possibility of contract-to-hire)

About the Role

This is a travel assignment supporting a top-tier healthcare organization. The role is focused on microbiology, with plate reading experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
• Follow established policies and procedures when test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct or immediately notify senior technologist/supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Report STAT or Critical results to clients following department procedures.
• Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and opened dates (if applicable).
• Review and train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual and applicable safety equipment.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• ASCP certification or Microbiology Certificate required.
• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (published March 14, 1990) is acceptable.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• U.S.-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Eligibility for national certification as an MT/MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• 1 year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• National and state licensure as required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
• Good computer skills and ability to adapt to multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of QC (Quality Control) and QA (Quality Assurance).
• Familiarity with all areas of the laboratory.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with other departments and clients.
• Good customer service skills.
• Commitment to protecting patient confidentiality.

Schedule

Day Shift, 40 hours per week.

Pay

Pay Range: $2000 to $2200 per week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal support.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors.