Clinical Lab Scientist: Impactful Diagnostics & Growth

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)/403(b) plans

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

On-site child care

Educational reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Voluntary benefits including critical-

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, DE seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report all routine and complex tests in the core laboratory. This role ensures accuracy, follows safety and regulatory standards, and participates in training and competency documentation.

You will maintain instrument quality control, collaborate with care teams, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced acute care setting. Day and evening shifts offered with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Education and credentials meet CLIA 493.1491 requirements.
• MLS/MT/CLS certification within 12 months of hire; MT/MLT certification acceptable within 12 months.
• Experience: none required for MLS/MT/CLS staff; at least 2 years for MLT staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical knowledge to perform and report tests per policy and regulation.
• Prioritizes workload to meet turnaround times and maintain accuracy.
• Performs quality control and instrument troubleshooting with proper documentation.
• Adheres to Infection Control and safety protocols; maintains cleanliness.
• Manages supplies and waste, rotates stock for efficiency.
• Fulfills additional duties within scope as assigned.

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Lab Science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Job description

Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, DE seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report all routine and complex tests in the core laboratory. This role ensures accuracy, follows safety and regulatory standards, and participates in training and competency documentation.

You will maintain instrument quality control, collaborate with care teams, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced acute care setting. Day and evening shifts offered with competitive pay and benefits.