FLEX Medical Laboratory Scientist

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 3,875,000 - 4,151,000; Part time

Job summary

FLEX Medical Laboratory Scientist at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, is a part-time staff position. The role involves performing chemistry, urinalysis, serology tests, data entry in LIS/EHR, and validating results with turnaround targets.

The successful candidate will support diagnosis, prognosis, and patient management through accurate reporting and collaboration with clinicians. Minimum requirements include MT/MLS/MLT certification and ND licensure, CPR certification or within

Qualifications

• Certification as MT/ASCP/MLS/NCA or MLT/ASCP.
• Licensed by the North Dakota Board of Medical Laboratory Practice as MT/MLS/MLT.
• CPR certified, or obtain within 30 days of employment.
• General computer experience.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests for Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology.
• Process specimens and assess sample acceptability.
• Operate LIS/EHR and QA activities.
• Operate test equipment and perform quality checks.
• Conduct waived and moderately complex tests per SOPs.
• Complete testing within turnaround times and report results.
• Correlate lab findings with clinical state and patient data.
• Identify test selection validity and need for additional tests.
• Demonstrate problem solving and independent judgment when needed.
• Communicate critical values to the provider when appropriate.
• Hematology: differentials and cell identification on blood; Urinalysis: chem and microscopy.
• Microbiology: process specimens for culture and report results timely.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Certification MT/ASCP/MLS/NCA or MLT/ASCP

ND Board license as MT/MLS/MLT

Job description

FLEX Medical Laboratory Scientist

• 498973
• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
• Part-time Staff
• Closing on: Sep 18 2026

Salary/Position Classification

• 28.13 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Up to 40 hours per week depending on need
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

To assist the clinician in:

• Confirming or rejecting a diagnosis
• Providing guidelines in patient management
• Establishing a prognosis
• Detecting disease through case findings or screening
• Monitoring follow-up therapy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests for a moderately complex laboratory Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology
• Process specimens for testing by recognizing acceptable and unacceptable samples.
• Operate and perform quality assessment on current LIS/EHR.
• Operate test equipment and conduct performance checks.
• Perform and report waived and moderately complex testing process according to standard operating procedures.
• Complete testing within the designated turnaround time.
• Correlate lab data with clinical states and patient information.
• Recognize appropriate test selection, validity of test results, deviations of and causes of discrepant test results, and need for additional tests.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific problems, trouble shoot and exercise initiative and independent judgment in taking corrective action.
• Communicate critical/urgent values to appropriate provider when appropriate
• Hematology includes the above plus performing differentials and cell identification on blood and other body fluids; reviewing, validating and reporting test results.
• Urinalysis includes chemical and microscopic analysis of urine.
• Microbiology: Process specimen for culture by recognizing acceptable and unacceptable samples. Record and report results within the designated turn-around time.

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated skill to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to critically analyze data and processes to improve operations and patient care
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to communicate with individuals with diverse backgrounds

Minimum Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Technologist/ASCP or Medical Laboratory Scientist/NCA or Medical Laboratory Technician/ASCP
• Licensed by the North Dakota Board of Medical Laboratory Practice as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician
• CPR certified, or obtains certification within 30 days of employment
• General computer experience
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and laboratory interface systems (LIS).
• Phlebotomy experience