Lab Scientist - Microbiology, 40 hrs/wk

MaineGeneral Health • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Lab Scientist to join its CAP-accredited, 24/7 laboratory, which performs more than 1 million tests annually for the central Maine community. The laboratory is a teaching lab, and the role is based in a state-of-the-art laboratory serving the Augusta and Waterville areas.

The Lab Scientist performs diagnostic and analytic testing and specimen collection, interprets and reports results, and supports quality and accuracy through quality-control testing, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and evaluation of test methods. The position also consults with laboratory and clinical staff as needed and communicates with laboratory personnel and internal and external customers.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. MaineGeneral describes its employee model as people-first, with a focus on employee well-being, growth, and work-life balance, including career ladders and professional development resources.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by ASCP; alternatively, certification as an MLT or MT by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of microbiology culture plate reading experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.
• Perform precise diagnostic and analytic testing and collect specimens.
• Interpret, document, and report test results.
• Perform and evaluate quality-control testing.
• Execute instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Verify analytic accuracy, precision, and sensitivity for test methods.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory personnel and internal and external customers.
• Use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to ensure quality management standards are met.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Industry-leading leave for new parents.
• Generous earned time plan.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and members of their household.
• Payactiv access to wages earned before payday.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible employees may receive up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions, plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Insurance plans covering loss of income due to death, terminal illness, or serious injury from accident.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Leadership-supported career development programs and learning resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed