Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring an experienced Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full evenings (1300-2330) in Transfusion Services. Generous Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! As a Sr. Laboratory Scientist, duties are to perform laboratory testing and interpret test results using scientific knowledge and principles of test procedures and disease processes; recommends contingency testing. Directly responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing daily technical operations, including staff training and education, implementation of instrumentation, and accreditation readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science (required)
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification (required)
• 3 year of laboratory tech experience (required)
• Blood bank experience

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and interpret test results using scientific knowledge and principles of test procedures and disease processes.
• Recommend contingency testing.
• Develop, maintain, and manage daily technical operations.
• Provide staff training and education.
• Implement instrumentation.
• Ensure accreditation readiness.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

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