Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist I (MLT/MLS) for full-time night shift (11pm–7:30am). You will perform routine lab tests, set up equipment, monitor quality control, and report results under lab SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Candidates should have Associate degree in MLT or BS in biology/chemistry with lab experience; ASCP certification encouraged but not required. Salary range $26.58–$43.89 per hour; compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree as MLT or BS in related field with lab experience.
• Formal coursework in biology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology.
• CMS rules allow CLS1 with supervision; ASCP certification encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned pre-analytical and analytical tests and report results.
• Set up and maintain equipment; monitor quality control standards.
• Review lab requisitions and collect pertinent clinical data.
• Support inventory/ordering and provide back-up as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Specimen processing

Education

Associate degree in MLT/MLT

BS in biology/chemistry

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Full-time Night shift, 11pm-7:30am

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career.

Summary:

The Clinical Lab Scientist I (MLT/Medical Lab Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist) reports to Pathology Lab Manager, Supervisor or Lead (or assigned Charge). Handles assigned specimen pre-analytical and analytical tasks, performs selected routine laboratory tests and records and reports results following standard operating procedures, policies and regulatory guidelines. Sets up and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards.

Responsible for initiating or verifying proper actions are taken to resolve problems, provides expertise in processing and workflow of specimens. Where assigned reviews lab requisitions and collects pertinent clinical and insurance information. May perform data entry, pre-analytical set up, routine clerical and service duties as required. May support the laboratory inventory/ordering, and back-up to other tasks as assigned.

Education:

Associates degree as MLT (Medical Lab Technologist) or BS degree in related field (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with some lab experience/education internship or lab courses /qualifying towards lab certification.

Work requires formal education/coursework in biology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, cytogenetics and/or microbiology meeting regulatory requirements for testing. Credits must meet minimum science foundation toward MLT/MT program or certifications.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

None required.

For this level, certification from ASCP or other department-approved agency is encouraged but not required. CMS allows CLS 1 to perform testing with training/supervision of a CLS 2 or higher.

Work Experience:

Completed MLT clinical rotations or MLT internship OR previous experience in a clinical or research laboratory.
BS degree with related courses where good lab practices were taught; may also be considered.

Salary Range: Minimum 26.58/hour - Maximum 43.89/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.