Charge Medical Lab Scientist

University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to support the Lab Director in managing the division. The role emphasizes teaching, problem solving, and collaboration to advance testing, research and quality control.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in biological science or chemistry with MLS/MT certification, or an Associate's degree with MLT certification and three years of clinical lab experience. Specialty certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry with MLS/MT certification.
• Alternate pathway: Associate's degree with MLT certification and three years clinical lab experience.
• Specialty certification is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lab Director/Lab Manager in division management and problem solving.
• Teach/train staff and serve as resource person for issues.
• Perform testing, research and development activities.
• Ensure quality control across laboratory processes.

Skills

Teaching / Training

Communication

Testing

Research & Development

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in biological science or chemistry

MLS/MT certification

Associate's degree + MLT certification

Three years clinical lab experience

Job description

Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assists the Lab Director/Lab Manager in the management of the division and serves as a resource person for problem solving. Primary duties include teaching/training, communication, testing, research and development and quality control.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry and Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT/MLT) certification

Or

Associate's degree / Medical Laboratory Technician Certification. Three years of clinical laboratory experience.

Medical Laboratory Scientist certification by an appropriate laboratory agency is required. Specialty certification is strongly encouraged. In-depth technological knowledge in specialty area.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of clinical laboratory experience.

SCHEDULE:

This position is 40 hours per week from 11:30 am - 10:00 pm and every fourth weekend.