Medical Laboratory Scientist

Rocky Mountain Diabetes Center • Idaho Falls, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Diabetes Center is seeking a skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its clinical laboratory team in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The role supports patient diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care by delivering accurate, timely laboratory results. The scientist works closely with healthcare providers and other clinical professionals in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The position helps ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of clinical laboratory operations, supporting high-quality diagnostic testing and timely results. The role is based at the center’s Idaho Falls clinic and is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts per week.

Rocky Mountain Diabetes Center is a locally owned specialty medical practice established in the early 1980s. It provides care for patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders through medical providers, a diabetes education program, clinical research, on-site laboratory services, and a pharmacy. The center describes its workplace as supportive and professional, with an emphasis on teamwork, clinical excellence, innovation, and personalized patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related biological science.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate laboratory testing.
• Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent certification.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience with automated laboratory instrumentation and laboratory information systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Process, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens, ensuring proper identification, handling, and storage.
• Monitor and maintain quality throughout the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical phases of testing.
• Perform, analyze, document, and evaluate quality control testing.
• Operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Identify and troubleshoot testing or equipment issues and coordinate repairs when necessary.
• Review and verify laboratory results for accuracy and completeness.
• Promptly communicate and document critical laboratory results according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and quality documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist healthcare providers and staff with laboratory testing questions and specimen requirements.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including specimen storage, completion of testing, and instrument shutdown procedures.
• Collaborate with the laboratory team to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and patient service.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on education, qualifications, and experience.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Four 10-hour work schedule.
• Collaborative clinical environment with direct interaction with healthcare providers.
• Meaningful work supporting patients managing diabetes and other endocrine conditions.
• Quality of life in Idaho Falls, with convenient access to outdoor recreation throughout eastern Idaho.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time