Medical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist

Labcorp • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs an essential component of clinical laboratory science. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.

The schedule is third shift, with either four 10-hour weekday shifts from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and an every-other-weekend rotation, or a Friday-through-Monday schedule from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Employees regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated schedule-based exceptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; alternatively, an MLS degree.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience, unless holding an MLS degree.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
• Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP or AMT certification.
• One or more years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist generalist in chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis.
• At least one year of clinical blood banking experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as needed.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule-based eligibility exceptions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time