Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Medical Laboratory

Job Description

🧾 Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join our Clinical Laboratory team. The MLS will be responsible for performing high-complexity testing across various laboratory disciplines to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The ideal candidate has a strong background in clinical lab sciences and a commitment to quality, accuracy, and patient safety.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

• Perform, analyze, and interpret routine and complex clinical lab tests in areas such as hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, and urinalysis

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and analyzers

• Accurately document and report test results to physicians and care teams in a timely manner

• Ensure compliance with laboratory policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, COLA, etc.)

• Conduct quality control checks and participate in quality assurance/improvement activities

• Troubleshoot technical and instrument issues, escalating as needed

• Process specimens following proper identification and labeling protocols

• Collaborate with pathologists, technologists, and other healthcare staff for coordinated patient care

• Maintain inventory and order lab supplies as needed

• Participate in continuing education and staff training to remain current with lab technologies and practices

✅ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field

• Certification as MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or equivalent required

• State licensure as required (if applicable)

• 1–3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

• Strong understanding of lab safety, QA/QC practices, and HIPAA compliance

• Proficient in laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical records (EMR)

💡 Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automated analyzers (e.g., Beckman Coulter, Abbott, Roche)

• Familiarity with manual testing techniques and microscopy

• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment

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