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Laboratory – Medical Lab Scientist (Contract Position)_2948047

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Contract)

Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Location: Hospital, Clinic

Contract Duration: 4 months

Department: Clinical Laboratory

Reports To: Laboratory Manager / Medical Director

Position Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and dependable Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for a contract position to perform routine and complex laboratory testing across multiple disciplines. This role is critical to supporting clinical diagnostics, patient care, and medical decision-making in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Description:

3:00pm - 11:30pm, 40 hours, EOW

Start date: 8/11 or ASAP

ASCP certification is preferred

2 years of experience, must have prior travel experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests in areas such as hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, and blood bank.
• Analyze test results, validate accuracy, and report findings promptly to physicians and care teams.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Monitor quality control, proficiency testing, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Collect and process specimens according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Document and report incidents, errors, or deviations in test results as per protocol.
• Support inventory management by maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
• Assist with training or onboarding of new lab personnel if required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Certification:
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent by ASCP is required.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficiency across multiple testing disciplines is highly desirable.
• Community Hospital Experience preferred
• Travel experience
• Skills:
• Chemistry
• 24-hour urine
• Acetone Analysis
• B-12 Folates
• Cardiac Enzymes
• Hormone/Thyroid
• Immunoassay
• Osmolality
• Review & Interpretation of QC
• Specimen Preparation
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Thyroid testing
• Tumor Markers
• Specimen Processing/Handling

• Accessioning
• Pipetting
• Reporting test results
• Specimen Receipt
• Equipment

• ACL TOP preferred
• Iris Cell preferred
• Roche Cobas preferred
• Sysmex XM preferred
• Urinalysis

• Analyzer
• Crystal identification
• Manual macroscopic UA
• Microscopic UA
• Hematology/Coagulation

• Automated Instrument Use
• Fibrinogen
• Manual Differential
• Occult Blood
• Platelet Count
• Reticulocyte Count
• Sed Rate Manual
• Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Blood specimen storage
• Hazardous materials and MSDS
• Proper disposal
• Proper labeling
• Quality assurance and controls
• Microbiology

• Gram Stain
• PCR Testing (flu; group B; MRSA Screen; staph aureus; covid)
• Work Settings

• Hospital clinical laboratory
• Immunology/Serology

• Rapid test kits general use; knowledge of controls

Work Environment:

• May require working evenings, weekends, or rotating shifts.
• Requires standing for long periods and handling biological specimens.
• May involve exposure to infectious materials and chemical hazards (PPE provided).

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and specialization.
• Travel stipends and housing allowances available for qualified travelers.

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