Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Advantra Health; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantra Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Generalist for a hospital-based lab in Sitka, Alaska. The role covers high-complexity testing, specimen analysis, QC, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate patient results.

The candidate will work with management and clinicians to maintain quality patient care, remain compliant with CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards, and support lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Active ASCP or AMT certification required at submission.
• Knowledge of high-complexity laboratory testing.
• Experience with laboratory quality control and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity laboratory testing and specimen analysis.
• Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results.
• Identify and troubleshoot discrepancies in patient results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functionality.
• Monitor quality control procedures and review LJ charts.
• Develop and update laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards.
• Prepare the laboratory for regulatory inspections.
• Train new employees, MLTs, LSTs, and laboratory students.
• Assist with process improvement activities.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and supply levels.
• Provide LIS support and consultation.

Skills

ACLS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Generalist

Job Type: Contract

Specialty: Medical Laboratory

Location: Sitka, Alaska

Pay Rate: $60/hr on W-2

Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Experience Required: 3 Years

Certification: Active ASCP or AMT Required at Submission

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Generalist for a hospital-based laboratory opportunity in Sitka, Alaska.

The candidate will independently perform a full range of laboratory testing, including CLIA-defined high-complexity testing, specimen analysis, quality control, troubleshooting, and laboratory operations.

The MLS Generalist will work closely with laboratory management and healthcare professionals to ensure accurate test results, maintain regulatory compliance, and support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity laboratory testing and specimen analysis.

• Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results.

• Identify and troubleshoot discrepancies in patient results.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functionality.

• Monitor quality control procedures and review LJ charts.

• Develop and update laboratory policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards.

• Prepare the laboratory for regulatory inspections.

• Train new employees, MLTs, LSTs, and laboratory students.

• Assist with process improvement activities.

• Maintain laboratory inventory and supply levels.

• Provide laboratory information system (LIS) support and consultation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience.

• Active ASCP or AMT certification required at the time of submission.

• Knowledge of high-complexity laboratory testing.

• Experience with laboratory quality control and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission requirements.

Submission Requirement: Active ASCP or AMT certification must be provided at the time of submission.

At a glance

• Way to work: Travel contract
• Discipline: Allied health
• Specialty: Labor and delivery
• Shift: Days
• Start: Immediate start
• Duration: 2 months 22 day(s)
• Job code: JPC - 224

Requirements

• Experience: 1-15 years
• Skills: ACLS

About Advantra Health

Advantra Health brings clinical expertise to the teams that deliver care. Through our healthcare partners, we connect nursing, allied health and advanced practice professionals with opportunities to contribute and grow. We believe clinicians should have a voice in how their careers develop, and we consider what matters to them alongside what care teams need.

Our conversations with clinicians often begin well before a career move. We value the opportunity to understand their interests and stay connected, so we can reconnect when a relevant opportunity emerges.