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What You’ll Do

This full-time, evening-shift Medical Laboratory Scientist I (Microbiology) performs routine and complex microbiology testing, documents quality control, and reports results to clinicians according to established laboratory protocols. You will work under the direction of senior technologists or supervisors, support instrument maintenance and inventory, and participate in quality assurance and competency activities.

• Perform microbiology specimen preparation, culture workups, microscopy, biochemical/automated identification, and susceptibility testing per protocols.
• Run and document instrument start-up, QC, calibration, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Evaluate QC and calibration results before reporting patient results; enter results into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Report critical/urgent microbiology results to providers following lab policy.
• Assist with inventory management to ensure supplies for patient testing.
• Participate in competency assessments, proficiency testing, continuing education, and QA/QI projects.
• Follow safety, infection control, and lab regulatory policies (CLIA-compliant practices).

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Shift & Location

• Evening shift (full-time) — schedule details provided by the hiring team.
• Work location: Boston, MA (on-site).

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science or related field.
• Meets CLIA requirements to perform high-complexity testing (college transcripts may be requested).
• Basic computer skills, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical practicum, clinical laboratory medicine rotation, or equivalent hands-on clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP certification (Generalist or categorical Technologist) preferred within 2 years of hire — promotion to MLS II once certified.
• Prior experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory is a plus but not required.

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Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow established procedures and prioritize tasks with general supervision.
• Basic problem-solving skills for routine technical issues and opportunities for process improvement.
• Teamwork and professional communication with clinicians, lab staff, patients, and external contacts.
• Customer-service orientation and timely response to requests.

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Physical Requirements

• Light work: may frequently move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Periods of standing and walking across the hospital campus; some sedentary tasks (computer/LIS work).

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Compensation

• Pay range: $37.00 – $49.80 per hour (base hourly wage range the organization reasonably expects to pay at this time). Actual pay will be based on experience, certifications, shift differentials, and other applicable factors. Additional pay practices (shift differentials, call pay, overtime) may apply per law and organizational policy.

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Additional Information

• Confidential Client requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• This position is open to applicants meeting the CLIA/education requirements noted above. Reasonable accommodations are available — contact the hiring team for accommodation requests.
• This opportunity is posted by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter; the hiring employer is Confidential Client (Scientific & QA).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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