Medical Laboratory Scientist Flow Cytometry

McLaren Health Care • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Provides information for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses in accordance with established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards. The role performs laboratory analysis across blood and other body fluids, blood cells, transfusion compatibility, and microbiology. It also supports laboratory equipment operations and supply inventory management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or a related biological science field.
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• MT/MLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
• Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
• Process, read, and report cultures from various sources, antibiotic sensitivities, and other microbiology procedures.
• Maintain the operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating equipment, completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time