Clinical Lab Scientist | Precision Diagnostics, Day Shift

Jobtome; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes quality control, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with clinicians to support patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a CLS Generalist license or equivalent, with timely certification requirements and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or life sciences.
• Current CLS Generalist license or trainee/licensure path with 90-day timeframe.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification within 90 days; ASCP/ AAB specialties if Academic Medical Center.
• ASCP/AAB maintenance requirements for those certified after 2004.

Responsibilities

• Perform, develop and interpret routine and specialized laboratory tests within established time frames.
• Maintain quality control and instrument maintenance, troubleshoot and document actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards; participate in proficiency testing.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and manage supply and reagent inventory.
• Adhere to privacy and patient safety standards and provide professional communication with care teams.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical/physical/biological science

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes quality control, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with clinicians to support patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a CLS Generalist license or equivalent, with timely certification requirements and strong communication skills.