Flow Cytometry Specialist — Medical Laboratory Scientist

Ochsner Health System; Saint Bernard (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, ensure quality control, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes data entry, instrument maintenance, and adherence to safety and quality guidelines.

You will engage in phlebotomy procedures as appropriate, interpret results, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives while supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical/physical/biological science required.
• Current license in the state of practice (if applicable) required.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification or applicable discipline certification required if working in designated Academic Medical Center facility; maintenance program requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames.
• Record and analyze quality control data; maintain instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; act when results are out of control.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation standards; follow safety guidelines and proficiency testing protocols.
• Participate in performance improvement by data collection/analysis and manage supply and reagent inventory.
• Adapt communication and service delivery to the patient population while respecting privacy.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology / medical laboratory science / clinical laboratory science

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, ensure quality control, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes data entry, instrument maintenance, and adherence to safety and quality guidelines.

You will engage in phlebotomy procedures as appropriate, interpret results, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives while supporting patient care.