Medical Laboratory Scientist | Core Lab | Variable | Full-time

Join UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida—a vibrant community where nature and culture thrive. As a leading academic health center, UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals, dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional growth. Our clinical laboratory team plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes every day.

UF Health Experience & Rewards

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT-accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Student loan repayment
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare and retirement plans
• Relocation assistance
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood, and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods, and procedures
• Approve the performance of tests by technicians
• Assume accountability for patient tests by ensuring a high standard of quality through independent judgment in the performance of standard operating procedures and complex instrumentation across varying sample environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
• Must meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist
• One (1) year of experience in a NAACLS-approved program OR one (1) year of experience working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory
• New hires effective October 1, 2024, must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related field (academic equivalent or a combination of academic and work experience is acceptable)
• Current employees hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024, with a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent meeting state licensure requirements will be grandfathered in

Qualifications

• Must possess either a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the required specialty(s)

Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE) with variable shift hours and days of the week.