Clinical Lab Scientist/Med Tech

Berkshire-Health-Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical laboratory exams, ensure quality control, and provide student instruction. The role includes instrument maintenance, testing management, and professional consultation within a hospital/Laboratory setting.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science, one year of lab experience, and relevant certification.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an approved laboratory (the internship year is applicable).
• Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science with clinical education.
• MTCLSC certification or CLIA-approved equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory exams and proficient testing.
• Ensure quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Instruct and evaluate medical technology students.
• Provide professional consultation and testing management.

Skills

Independent judgment

Student instruction

Flexibility

Dexterity

Communication skills

HIS

LIS

Laboratory equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science

Twelve months of clinical education in a school of medical technology

Tools

HIS

LIS

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: 33.3500 through 52.3100

Non-Scheduled , Shift 2 , 0 , 1200-10:00pm

Posted 10/30/2026

JOB SUMMARY

This role implements the hospital and laboratory mission, goals, and objectives. This includes the performance of clinical laboratory exams, proficient testing, quality control, professional consultation, instrument maintenance and validation, testing management, instructing and evaluating students, and other functions toward the attainment of these goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

One year of experience in an approved laboratory (the internship year is applicable).

Education:

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science.

Twelve months of clinical education in a school of medical technology or its equivalent accepted by certification agencies.

Licensure & Certifications:

MTCLSC - Certified Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist through ASCP or NCA or CLIA approved equivalent.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Independent judgment and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.

Ability to teach medical technology students on how to process specimens and answer computer-related questions.

Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.

Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress, to ensure against errors. Above average manual dexterity.

Effective communication skills, use of computer systems, listening, speaking, writing and reading.

Knowledge of HIS and LIS.

Assorted laboratory analyzers and equipment appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Title of position(s) supervised:

N/A

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.