Medical Laboratory Scientist

Healthcare Talent Support is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This is a 3 month assignment with the potential to extend to a permanent opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
• Minimum 0-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required

Compensation: Commensurate with training and experience

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 8am - 5pm or 10am - 7pm