Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Medical Lab Scientist performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens using standard laboratory formulas and procedures. The role analyzes test results, prepares samples for testing, calculates findings, and maintains records. It also involves preparing solutions, reagents, media stains, and other materials and determining their validity. The scientist processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports results, and performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment. The role also serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university, graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent such as qualifying military training or a qualifying HHS examination under the cited CLIA regulations.
- Registered or registry eligible with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
- Complete an equivalency evaluation through ECE, NACES, or AICE within 30 days of hire for personnel trained outside the United States.
- State licensure, where required.
- Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test results.
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with all areas of a physician office.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate laboratory equipment.
- Visual acuity to closely examine specimens.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of medical laboratory technologist or clinical laboratory scientist experience in an acute care facility.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests on patient specimens according to standard formulas and procedures.
- Analyze test results, calculate findings, and maintain records.
- Prepare samples for testing.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, media stains, and other testing materials, and determine their validity.
- Process and test all types of laboratory specimens.
- Review and report laboratory results.
- Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Voluntary elder and childcare benefits
- Voluntary auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
