Clinical Lab Scientist- MICROBIOLOGY

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance options

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Flex Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits including Critical®

Job summary

Bayhealth is actively seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology at the Kent Campus in Dover, DE. The position, full-time with Day shifts, involves performing complex microbiology testing, reporting results, and ensuring quality control under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold MLS/CLS credentials or equivalent and have ability to manage varied workloads while maintaining accuracy. Bayhealth offers competitive benefits and a comprehensive compensation package tied to clinical

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Clinical Lab Science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• MLS within 12 months of hire if not already obtained.
• 2+ years of experience for MLT; MLS/MT/CLS staff may require none.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report laboratory procedures with accuracy and promptness.
• Prioritize work to meet turnaround time goals and ensure patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with lab staff, physicians, and caregivers.
• Maintain quality control, documentation, and instrument troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Prioritization

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Lab Science

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Clinical Lab Science/Medical Technology

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist- MICROBIOLOGY(Job Id 17782)

Location: US:DE:Dover

Post Date: 10/8/2026

Category: Allied Health / Clinical Support

Employment Type: Employee

Description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 31.25 - 48.43 HOURLY

General Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist, under the direction of the laboratory director and supervision of the technical supervisor, is responsible for the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and reporting of test results. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist’s responsibilities may include receiving specimens, verifying proper patient identification, and verifying specimen acceptability. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may participate in the training of new employees and students, with documentation of training and competency.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge, competence, and skill in independently performing applicable laboratory procedures and reporting of test results in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures and all applicable regulatory standards. Demonstrates ability to appropriately prioritize work for optimal patient care and to meet established turnaround time goals. Handles varying workloads while maintaining accuracy.
• Follows through on all tests, procedures, or tasks, and reports any incomplete assignments to assure continuity of procedures. Communicates all necessary information to assure work is completed without interruption of service. Calls all critical/significant values as soon as available and documents action per protocol. Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with lab coworkers, physicians, other caregivers, patients, and vendors.
• Performs and evaluates all required quality control and maintenance procedures per protocol with complete and accurate documentation. Implements corrective action as appropriate. Demonstrates effective problem-solving and instrument troubleshooting skills. Recognizes deviation from expected results. Identifies, investigates, and communicates unusual or unexpected results or situations.
• Embraces a culture of safety by ensuring all Infection Control / Safety protocols are followed at all times. Maintains cleanliness of own work area and equipment. Helps maintain organization and cleanliness of work/storage areas.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by utilizing supplies appropriately to avoid wastage. Replaces all supplies used during the shift to assure volumes are sufficient for the following shift, and properly disposes of waste. Rotates stock to ensure oldest supplies are used first.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: Associate DegreeClinical Lab Science Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an institution OR A Bachelor’s, Master's or Doctoral degree in a Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology from an institution OR meet one of the educational requirements outlined in CLIA 493.1491
• Credential(s): MLS within 12 months of hire, if not already obtained MT (ASCP), MT (AMT),CLS (NCA), MLT(ASCP), specialty certification or other equivalent certification within 12 months of hire date/promotion date.
• Experience: Required: None required for MLS/MT/CLS staff . At least 2 years of experience in high complexity testing required for MLT staff.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education:
• Credential(s):
• Experience: