Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Medical Laboratory Scientists at Henry Ford West Bloomfield work as generalists, rotating weekly through four core laboratory departments to maintain competency across all areas. The laboratory has a strong focus on quality and process improvement and encourages team members to contribute ideas for positive change. In a consistently high-volume testing environment, MLS professionals focus on bench work and collaborate with nurses and healthcare teams to communicate critical results promptly. The laboratory is undergoing advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, offering opportunities for learning and growth. The role is based in a modern hospital setting with a close-knit team, flexible scheduling, easy parking, and scenic walking areas. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and complex analytical procedures on blood and other body fluids using manual techniques and laboratory instruments. The role uses laboratory information systems to record and analyze data and applies technical expertise and theoretical knowledge to support reliable laboratory operations. The position contributes to patient diagnosis and treatment by ensuring precise and reliable laboratory results that guide clinical decisions.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to the Medical Laboratory discipline, or certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, or MB, or meeting AAB/AMT certification requirements.
- Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions.
Nice To Haves
- Technologist or medical/clinical laboratory scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex analytical procedures on blood and other body fluids using manual techniques and laboratory instruments.
- Rotate weekly through four core laboratory departments to maintain competency across all areas.
- Use laboratory information systems to record and analyze data accurately.
- Apply technical expertise and theoretical knowledge to maintain reliable laboratory functions.
- Collaborate with healthcare colleagues to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Communicate critical results promptly to nurses and healthcare teams.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- Flexible scheduling
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Job Type
Part-time
