Medical Lab Scientist
The Medical Lab Scientist performs clinical laboratory tests to obtain and analyze data critical for disease diagnosis and treatment. This role ensures accuracy of test results, manages quality control, and communicates abnormal findings to appropriate personnel, contributing to high-quality patient care within a hospital setting.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This Confidential Client is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) to perform clinical laboratory testing, analyze results, and help ensure accurate, timely diagnostic data for patient care. This role is hands-on and requires adherence to laboratory standards, quality control, and clear communication with clinical teams.
Responsibilities:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative testing on patient specimens using established procedures
- Enter and verify laboratory results in the lab information system; flag and escalate spurious or highly abnormal results
- Repeat tests as required for accuracy and troubleshoot anomalous findings
- Perform and document required quality control (QC), calibrations, and routine equipment maintenance
- Prepare standards, reagents, and specimens for analysis
- Compare results with prior tests when indicated and notify supervisor or pathologist of unexpected fluctuations
- Communicate with nursing units or client offices to clarify test requests and results
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related science degree (baccalaureate)
- Certification (or eligible) as Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) — ASCP or equivalent strongly preferred
- Internship or clinical practicum required for certification
- Ability to work independently; strong decision-making and communication skills
Preferred
- Prior experience in a clinical laboratory setting
- Familiarity with lab instrumentation, QC procedures, and LIS result entry
Notes
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; this position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Schedule, Employment Type & Location
- Employment type: Full time (also posted as contractor in source listing)
- Typical shift: Midnights / night shift (as noted by the client)
- Location: Chelsea, MI (on-site)
Compensation & Benefits
- Reported base compensation (from client): $10,000 per month (see structured data). A $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time midnight shift (paid over a 2-year commitment; new hires only) is included in the original posting.
- Benefits effective day one — medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match and contributions
- Short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for internal advancement
- DailyPay option available per client offering
(Note: the Careertakes posting reflects the compensation information provided by the Confidential Client. Do not fabricate salary or bonus details.)
Why You’ll Like Working Here
You will join a patient-centered clinical laboratory team at a not-for-profit healthcare organization committed to quality and community reinvestment. The role provides exposure to a broad test menu, opportunities to operate and maintain modern lab instrumentation, and career growth within the health system.
Equal Opportunity & Our Commitment
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is committed to fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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