Clinical Lab Scientist - Day Shift: Impactful Diagnostics

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Laboratory Generalist licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CLG/CLS). You will perform routine lab testing, specimen handling, and quality control.

This role supports hospital operations at West Jefferson Medical Center, with variable hours and a focus on accuracy, safety, and turn-around times. You’ll contribute to patient care through meticulous lab work and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as CLG or CLS by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Experience in clinical laboratory testing and data reporting is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens received are acceptable for testing.
• Label, accession and distribute specimens maintaining patient identification integrity.
• Initiate orders for blood components when appropriate.
• Follow hospital and laboratory safety policies and report variances.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures including serology and compatibility testing.
• Maintain instruments, document maintenance and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Prepare reagents and assist with specimen processing and preservation.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and ensure proper waste disposal.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Data reporting

Quality control

Education

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners CLG/CLS license

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Laboratory Generalist licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CLG/CLS). You will perform routine lab testing, specimen handling, and quality control.

This role supports hospital operations at West Jefferson Medical Center, with variable hours and a focus on accuracy, safety, and turn-around times. You’ll contribute to patient care through meticulous lab work and teamwork.