Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Henry Ford Jackson offers Medical Laboratory Scientists the opportunity to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. The role supports high-volume testing, with approximately 80% of the work coming from outreach and the remainder from inpatient care, including cases from a cancer center. In addition to laboratory benchwork, employees may participate in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is advancing its operations with a new automation line and updated instrumentation planned for 2025. The position offers flexible shifts, collaboration with healthcare teams, and a supportive work environment. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids, using manual techniques and laboratory instruments to provide timely and precise diagnostic data that supports healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating patients. The role also requires maintaining technical skills and following laboratory protocols and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to a Medical Laboratory discipline.
- Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Eligibility for certification through ASCP routes, possession of categorical scientist-level certification (BB, C, CG, CT, M, or MB), or eligibility for AAB/AMT certifications.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids.
- Use manual techniques and laboratory instruments to perform testing.
- Provide timely and precise diagnostic data to support healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating patients.
- Maintain technical skills and follow laboratory protocols and standards.
