Clinical Lab Scientist (6-Month Contract) - Grand Rapids

Pride Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility in Grand Rapids, MI 49503. This is a 6 months assignment with potential extension or conversion and multiple shifts.

Payrate is 28-32 USD/hr on a W2 basis and is based on experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include specimen acceptability, routine and complex testing per SOPs, instrument monitoring and maintenance, QC, reporting results, and safe, compliant work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, CLS, or Medical Technology; CLIA/state requirements met.
• Minimum 2–4 years of clinical lab testing experience.
• MLS/MLT certification required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with computers; LIS familiarity a plus.
• Must pass color vision screen.
• Overtime or shift flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Proficient with computers

Color vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility in Grand Rapids, MI 49503. This is a 6 months assignment with potential extension or conversion and multiple shifts.

Payrate is 28-32 USD/hr on a W2 basis and is based on experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include specimen acceptability, routine and complex testing per SOPs, instrument monitoring and maintenance, QC, reporting results, and safe, compliant work practices.