Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Part-Time/Nights

Baptist Health Care Corporation; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care Corporation in Pensacola, FL seeks a part-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist for night shifts. The role analyzes specimens, reports results, performs quality controls, and supports instrument maintenance and safety protocols.

The candidate will handle complex testing across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and immunology, and may supervise technicians as needed. Licensure in Florida and relevant MT/MLS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required
• Bachelor’s Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Physical, Biological required
• 1 year MT, CLS, MLS experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate testing of specimens according to established protocol
• Reports test results in a timely manner
• Follows procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies
• Adheres to safety policies for handling blood and body fluids
• Performs high-complexity testing in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology and molecular diagnostics
• Operates, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory instruments
• Validates test results and run controls
• Records and reports data into patient records and consults with physicians
• Manages inventory, organizes samples, and may train or supervise staff
• Completes required competencies successfully

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Work under pressure

Education

Associate degree in Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Part-Time/Nights

Pensacola, FL, United States

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. This position performs requested clinical procedures on body fluids and clinical procedures related to patient care; performs quality control maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments, performs clerical work in the absence of a technical assistant and assist the manager in any capacity requested. This position performs tracking for specimens coming to the department and helps with the send outs to reference laboratories and receive and approve same results.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
• Performs complex, high-complexity testing in areas such as hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology and molecular diagnostics
• Operates, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains sophisticated, automated, and manual laboratory instrumentation.
• Validates test results, run controls to ensure accuracy, and adhere to strict safety requirements.
• Records, interprets, and reports accurate test data into patient records and consult with physicians regarding results
• Manages inventory, organize samples, and often trains or supervises laboratory technicians.
• Completes required competencies successfully.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology Required or
• Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Physical, Biological Required
• 1 year MT, CLS, MLS experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Clinical Lab Technologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with computer systems, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain promised service levels.
• Ability to convey and understand clinical terminology.
• Ability to solve "medical puzzles" by investigating irregular data.
• Skilled in handling delicate specimens and micro-tools
• Precision is critical to avoid diagnostic errors.
• Effectively conveying test results to the healthcare team.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 11029
• Job Category Licensed Technical
• Posting Date 10/12/2026, 03:53 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• FTE 0.6 PT