Medical Laboratory Scientist- Chemistry

Starting rate: $31.43/hour. $10,000 sign-on bonus available; details discussed during interview.

About the role

As Testing Personnel defined by CLIA, the Medical Laboratory Scientist I is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory manager, requiring skills commensurate with education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, 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 samples.
• Adhere to quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow established corrective action policies when test systems deviate from acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems affecting test performance or reporting, correct issues or notify supervisors immediately, and document all corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or Laboratory Sciences (required; experience cannot substitute).
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• ASCP Certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification) strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and analytic techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with careful attention to detail and adherence to written protocols.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with staff, physicians, hospital personnel, and patients.

Schedule

• 24-hour day shift position.
• Rotating every 3rd weekend and holiday required.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive base pay with comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently (34–66%): Standing, walking, lifting (35 lbs+ with assisted device), carrying (20–35 lbs), balancing, reaching, gross manipulation (handling), fine manipulation (fingering), vision (far and near), talking, hearing.
• Occasionally (3–33%): Sitting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Rarely (Less than 2%): Climbing, crawling, foot use.
• Constantly (67–100%): Feeling, vision (far and near), talking, hearing.

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue. Onsite role; no remote work.