Medical Laboratory Scientist II
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs routine and complex clinical laboratory testing, monitors and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, and supports high standards of quality patient care. The role includes evaluating specimen acceptability, carrying out technical procedures according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures, making technical decisions, and reporting accurate and timely results. The scientist also prepares and evaluates reagents or controls, performs quality control and preventive maintenance, maintains bench supplies, assists with specimen processing, and follows workplace safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, or meet local regulatory (CLIA and State) requirements.
- Minimum 2–4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
- State Medical Technologist license may be required.
- ASCP or AMT certification is preferred or required.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Computer proficiency; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
- High attention to detail and strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen.
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
- ASCP or AMT certification, if not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform responsibilities interchangeable with those of a medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist, or clinical laboratory scientist.
- Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
- Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
- Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
- Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
- Assist with specimen processing when needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
