Medical Lab Scientist

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist will work in the Immunology (Electrophoresis) department at Warde Lab in Ann Arbor. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm. The role involves performing laboratory tests, recording and reporting results, conducting quality control, maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, and communicating with nursing units or client offices.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Relevant work experience in a medical laboratory is required if MLS/MT degree is not obtained.
• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• May consider a bachelor’s degree in science with a combination of relevant work experience in a comparable laboratory setting.
• Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
• Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated, calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.
• Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance and calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section) to which assigned.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations, in accordance with department policy on procedure.
• Prepares standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.
• Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel regarding results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level