Day-Shift Medical Lab Scientist - Growth & Tuition Support

Ardent Health Services; Glen Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking a day-shift, full-time Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) to join our team. This role ensures accurate clinical laboratory testing to support patient care and diagnosis.

The MLS performs routine and specialized procedures, quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. Candidates should have a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related science and current ASCP certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• The MLS functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Skills

ASCP

Certification maintenance

Clinical laboratory testing

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking a day-shift, full-time Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) to join our team. This role ensures accurate clinical laboratory testing to support patient care and diagnosis.

The MLS performs routine and specialized procedures, quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. Candidates should have a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related science and current ASCP certification or equivalent.