Clinical Lab Scientist: Diagnostics & Quality Control

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our clinical laboratory team. You will perform routine and specialized tests, report data for diagnosis, and maintain QC and instruments with accuracy and speed.

Required qualification includes a Bachelor's in medical/clinical laboratory science, state licensure or eligibility, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification within specified timelines. You will engage in compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical/physical/biological science.
• Copy of Transcript required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing with accuracy within established time frames.
• Maintains quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting; documents corrective actions.
• Adheres to regulatory and accreditation standards; ensures compliance with safety and privacy guidelines.
• Participates in performance improvement and cost reduction initiatives through data analysis.

Skills

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Verbal/written communication

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our clinical laboratory team. You will perform routine and specialized tests, report data for diagnosis, and maintain QC and instruments with accuracy and speed.

Required qualification includes a Bachelor's in medical/clinical laboratory science, state licensure or eligibility, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification within specified timelines. You will engage in compliance and continuous improvement.