Clinical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Patient Impact

Ochsner Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Laboratory Professional to perform routine and specialized testing, interpret results, and support quality control in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in medical technology or clinical laboratory science, state licensure, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification as appropriate. Strong data entry, communication, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.
• Current license in the state of practice; ASCP/AMT/AAB certification preferred as appropriate.
• Proficient with Windows applications; data entry and results reporting essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing with accuracy within established timeframes.
• Maintains quality control, documents corrective actions, and troubleshoots instruments.
• Adheres to regulatory, accreditation, and safety guidelines; participates in process improvement.
• Supports inventory management and data reporting within the lab.

Skills

Data entry

Windows apps

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Judgement & problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology / clinical laboratory science

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Current state license

ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist or discipline certification

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Laboratory Professional to perform routine and specialized testing, interpret results, and support quality control in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in medical technology or clinical laboratory science, state licensure, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification as appropriate. Strong data entry, communication, and analytical skills are essential.