Clinical Lab Scientist: Diagnostics & Microbiology

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical lab tests for diagnosis and treatment. You’ll operate analyzers, ensure quality control, and help maintain compliance with accreditation standards.

Requires a degree in medical technology or related field and MT certification within 18 months. The role includes rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call as needed in a full-time position at the Mount Clemens campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, or an associate degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
• Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
• Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

associate degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical lab tests for diagnosis and treatment. You’ll operate analyzers, ensure quality control, and help maintain compliance with accreditation standards.

Requires a degree in medical technology or related field and MT certification within 18 months. The role includes rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call as needed in a full-time position at the Mount Clemens campus.