Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Henry Ford Jackson laboratory. The role provides opportunities to maintain generalist competency across laboratory areas and supports high-volume testing, primarily for outreach, as well as inpatient care, including cases from a cancer center. The laboratory is advancing its operations with a new automation line and updated instrumentation planned for 2025. The position also offers opportunities to participate in process improvement, CAP accreditation activities, and special projects. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and complex analytical procedures on blood, body fluids, and other specimens; uses manual techniques and laboratory instruments; and manages data through laboratory information systems. The role applies theoretical knowledge and technical expertise to laboratory challenges, maintains proficiency in the applicable laboratory discipline, and collaborates with healthcare teams to support patient diagnostics. This is a 40-hour-per-week afternoon-shift position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework aligned to the duties of the specific Medical Laboratory discipline and meeting an ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist eligibility route; or qualifying categorical scientist-level certification (BB, C, CG, CT, M, or MB); or meeting AAB and/or AMT certification requirements.
- At least six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions.
Nice To Haves
- Technologist-level or medical/clinical laboratory scientist-level certification from a nationally recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex analytical procedures on blood, body fluids, and specimens.
- Use manual laboratory techniques and instruments to produce accurate results.
- Use laboratory information systems to manage data accurately.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical expertise to laboratory functions and challenges.
- Collaborate with the laboratory team and healthcare teams in support of patient care and diagnostics.
- Maintain proficiency in the specialized laboratory discipline.
- Participate in opportunities such as LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
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Job Type
Full-time
