Clinical Lab Scientist — Precision Diagnostics & Patient Care

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform waived, moderate-, and high-complexity tests in assigned sections, following approved procedures and quality standards. The role involves evaluating specimens, instruments, and results, and escalating issues as needed, to support accurate patient diagnosis and care.

The candidate will maintain records, participate in quality initiatives, and provide guidance to staff while adhering to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Meets CLIA qualifications for moderate- and high-complexity testing.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required at hire or within 1 year of hire/graduation.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned laboratory tests and reports results according to procedures.
• Assesses specimen acceptability and handles collection, accessioning, processing, and transport as assigned.
• Recognizes critical results and communicates them per policy.
• Performs quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing; escalates issues as needed.
• Operates instruments and information systems; troubleshoots and coordinates service as needed.
• Maintains records, logs, and documentation in accordance with privacy and data-integrity requirements.
• Trains and supports new associates and serves as a technical resource.

Skills

Clinical laboratory principles

Troubleshooting data

Communication

Documentation

Quality systems

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform waived, moderate-, and high-complexity tests in assigned sections, following approved procedures and quality standards. The role involves evaluating specimens, instruments, and results, and escalating issues as needed, to support accurate patient diagnosis and care.

The candidate will maintain records, participate in quality initiatives, and provide guidance to staff while adhering to safety and regulatory