AZ - Microbiologist (MLS/MLT)

Tuba City Regional • Tuba City, AZ

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About The Position

The Microbiologist performs specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. The role supports laboratory services that include chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology, and clinical microscopy. The laboratory operates 24 hours a day, and staff rotate through shifts and must be available to work weekends and holidays.

The work schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. At least two years of relevant experience is required. Laboratory certification from AMT or ASCP is required.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Laboratory certification from AMT or ASCP is required.
• For the Medical Laboratory Technician pathway: a high school diploma and at least 60 semester hours, including 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours of laboratory science; completion of an approved military laboratory training program is also acceptable.
• For the Medical Laboratory Scientist pathway: a bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science and at least 48 semester hours of science coursework, including 12 semester hours of chemistry, 12 semester hours of biology, and 24 semester hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science or technology in any combination.
• For either pathway, certification from an acceptable certification body is required within 18 months of hire, must be maintained in active status throughout employment, and requires continuing education.
• Medical Laboratory Technician pathway: at least 6 months of clinical laboratory experience across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood bank, obtained through accredited clinical training.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist pathway: at least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience, with rotations in blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, and hematology.
• Availability to cover holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory specimens.
• Perform laboratory testing.
• Report test results in compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Rotate through shifts as required by the 24-hour laboratory operation.
• Cover weekend and holiday shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time