Clinical Lab Scientist - MICROBIOLOGY

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

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Flex Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology at Bayhealth is based at the Kent Campus in Dover, DE. You will perform and report laboratory results, ensure patient identification and specimen acceptability, and support training of new staff while complying with safety and quality standards.

This full-time role requires MLS/MT/CLS certification within 12 months or equivalent, with 2+ years of high-complexity testing experience for MLT staff.

Qualifications

• MLS within 12 months of hire or equivalent certification.
• 2+ years of high complexity testing experience for MLT staff.
• Education aligned with CLS/MLT programs and CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report laboratory procedures accurately per policies.
• Verify patient IDs and specimen acceptability for testing.
• Train new staff and students with documented competency.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain supplies, manage waste, and rotate stock as needed.
• Communicate critical results promptly to care teams.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Associate degree CLS/MLT

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in CLS/ML

CLIA 493.1491 requirements

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist - MICROBIOLOGY(Job Id 17705)

Location US:DE:Dover Post Date 9/23/2026

Category Allied Health / Clinical Support Close Date

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 ReimbursementHealth Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status

Status: Full Time 72 Hours

Shift

Shift: Days

Salary Range

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 Degree Clinical Lab Science ORAssociate 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:

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